Statement on the Release of an American Prisoner in Laos
09/17/1974
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When I took office in 1974, I found many of our regulatory laws outdated and unintelligible.
Income and wealth are not produced in Washington, they are only redistributed there.
The activities of MNC's, however, have prompted questions about their obligations to both home and host countries.
There is hereby established a Humanitarian Service Medal with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances for award by the Se...