I am today sending a comprehensive legislative program to the Congress.

This program will extend for five years the 1970 Airport and Airway Development Act.

One of my principle goals is the establishment of strong partnerships among Federal, State and local governments.

I commend the Congress for initiating hearings on this important problem.

I am also proposing removal of federal restrictions which currently prevent State and local governments from imposing certain airport taxes.

Our American system of free collective bargaining is very uniquely deserving of this special honor it is receiving through the issuance of this stamp.

It seems to me, as I travel around the country, Americans see delay, Americans see division, lack of concerted action, and they don't like it.

It is my strong belief and deep conviction that we ought to get to work.

I have said, for example, that I am willing to compromise on a tax cut, and I repeat here this evening that I am willing and anxious to achieve some compromise in this area.

The American people, for example, want a tax cut now.

Today, more than ever in the past three decades, there are really three parties at each bargaining table.

History has shown that only where there is free collective bargaining is there a free society.

I want to take this opportunity to express my personal appreciation for your dedicated service to our Nation and to my Administration.

the rescission bill passed by the 93rd Congress last December did not support rescission of more than $540 million of budget authority

The reductions I have proposed are the result of careful study and assessment as part of my review of all Federal programs

I accept your resignation as Deputy Attorney General, effective upon the appointment and qualification of your successor.

Your devotion to the proper administration of justice throughout our land has earned the gratitude of all your fellow citizens and my own deep respect.

Restraint on the growth of total Federal spending is essential if we are to avoid commitment to excessive growth of Federal spending and a resumption of inflationary pressures in the long run

I am sure I can count on you and your staff to not only defend but also to vigorously advocate the rescissions and deferrals I have proposed and will propose in the future

We must do a better job of persuading the Congress that our case is sound

while recommending temporary measures to help the economy and to provide greater assistance to the unemployed, I have sought, on an item-by-item basis, to eliminate non-essential spending and avoid commitment to excessive growth of Federal…

America's black newspapers have championed the cause of equal opportunity and justice.

I know that I am joined by countless fellow citizens during this observance in giving special recognition to the crucial role of the black press.

They have staunchly defended the very principles on which our nation was founded.

If you don't like my program, show me a better one.