Gerald Ford

Such an enormous increase in an already substantial deficit jeopardizes the prospect of economic recovery.

I congratulate you on the job you have done, and I wish you well in your new responsibilities.

It is a great privilege and pleasure for me to participate in the swearing in.

I am most anxious to sign a bill along the lines I have proposed.

I also ask the medical and health professions, the communications media, and all other interested persons and groups to unite in public reaffirmation of our Nation's abiding commitment to control cancer.

I regret that the Senate version of H.R. 2166 goes far beyond the purpose of providing a quick stimulus.

The Director of the Office of Management and Budget is hereby designated and empowered to exercise, as of October 1, 1974, without ratification or other action of the President

I have determined that several countries which otherwise might be ineligible for generalized preferences... are eligible for beneficiary status.

I have so notified the House of Representatives and the Senate with respect to the countries listed in this Executive order.

The function conferred upon the President by section 1014(e) of the act of submitting to the Congress cumulative reports of proposed rescissions, reservations, and deferrals of budget authority

It no longer is necessary to follow the procedure for use of the waivers based on national economic interest.

I wish to inform you that today I have issued an Executive order designating certain beneficiary countries.

The United States will continue to emphasize our desire to achieve a lasting peace in the Middle East by working with one country, other countries, and all countries.

It is a great privilege for me to welcome you back on an extraordinarily difficult mission on behalf of the United States and the problems that are in the Middle East.

I continue to be an optimist, that the good judgment, the wise decisions of all parties will result in the ultimate objective of peace in the Middle East.

This has been a good day for all Americans.

I believe FEBs can continue to be instrumental in supporting Presidential initiatives and programs.

We must still use our vast supplies of coal in both solid and converted forms.

We cannot afford to lose a single life in the mines.

It is a very worthwhile effort.

During 1974, the 25 Federal Executive Boards across the nation made significant strides in improving internal Federal management and responding to unique community needs.

Coal is America's ace in the hole.

I will do all I can.

They can set an example in such areas of critical concern as improvement of management of resources in limited or short supply, encouragement of energy efficiency, productivity, and the restoration of confidence in government.

I envision the development of more than 250 major new coal mines in the next decade.