Although we shall ultimately achieve victory over these killer diseases, it requires our unwavering support of cancer research and control.

I urge the conferees basically to accept the House bill with minor revisions.

The purpose in asking the Congress to enact a simple tax cut as quickly as possible was to stimulate the economy.

I invite the Governors of the States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and the appropriate officials of all other areas under the United States flag, to issue similar proclamations.

You become, after the swearing-in ceremony, an official member of the White House family.

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.

Despite this progress, the conquest of cancer will not be easy or quick.

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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

This has been a good day for all Americans.

I will do all I can.

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

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