My pardon of the former President, under the unique circumstances stated by me in granting it, related to any other case which is or may be under study.

I think it is great and wholesome, not only for the United States but the world.

This is an international event, and participating with my good friend, Jim Holshouser, who has proclaimed the 'Grand Week of Golf,' are, of course, athletes from all over the world.

There will be no controls imposed on wages and prices, as far as I am concerned.

No inference should be drawn as to the outcome of such study in any case.

I'm going to make sure that we have adequate funding for the weapons system, research and development, operations and maintenance, personnel.

We will not permit the burden of necessary economic restraint to fall on those members of society least able to bear the cost.

Golf is a very special game, and it is not hard to understand its popularity.

Inflation is the most critical national domestic issue facing the United States.

I don't think we can hurt our military establishment without hurting our security.

That was a great chip shot for all mankind.

I have described it as public enemy number one in America.

And I have sought such guidance and searched my own conscience with special diligence to determine the right thing for me to do with respect to my predecessor in this place, Richard Nixon, and his loyal wife and family. Theirs is an…

This act provides workers' compensation benefits for Federal employees injured or killed in the performance of duty.

I appreciate the fact that good people will differ with me on this very difficult decision.

Finally, the bill increases compensation benefits for survivors.

I think Jerry did an outstanding job in a controversial period of transition.

I thank him for his service.

I feel this new legislation meets those changing conditions.

However, it is my judgment that it is in the best interest of our country.

I DEEPLY regret Jerry terHorst's resignation.

I understand his position.

Therefore, I am pleased to sign this bill which will assure quality protection for a very deserving group of workers--the Nation's Federal employees.

I have granted and by these presents do grant a full, free, and absolute pardon unto Richard Nixon for all offenses against the United States.

This bill will provide for improved protection against rising costs for Federal employees and survivors who receive benefits.