These bills represent another step in our continuing effort to fulfill the words spoken more than a century ago, and I quote: 'To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and for his orphan.'

this Order shall constitute authority for the issuance and continuation in full force and effect of rules and regulations by the President or his delegate.

the provisions for administration of that act contained in Executive Order No. 11533 shall continue in full force and effect

As long as my conscience is clear I have no real problem.

The second bill I am signing, H.R. 14299, will raise compensation benefits for service-disabled veterans and their survivors by 8 percent on October 1, 1976.

This bill represents a substantial compromise on behalf of the Congress.

The administration is committed to doing right by the American veterans.

all rules and regulations issued by the Secretary of Commerce... shall until amended or revoked by the Secretary of Commerce, remain in full force and effect

The 60-day waiting period represents a compromise which I accept.

I AM pleased to sign into law H.R. 14298 and H.R. 14299, bills which will provide cost-of-living increases in pension and compensation payments for approximately 5 million veterans and their survivors.

H.R. 14846 provides a satisfactory and much needed military construction program for fiscal year 1977.

Periodic review by the Civil Service Commission shall ensure that additional compensation continues only under justifying conditions.

I am committed to the improvement of amateur sports in the United States and the strengthening of our Olympic teams.

It demonstrates the esteem of a free society for those of its members entrusted with public safety.

The signing into law of this bill is a solemn action by a grateful people and their Government.

I continue to believe that this additional financial assistance should not be provided by the Federal taxpayer.

Today, with the signing of this legislation to enlarge the Land and Water Conservation Fund, we take the first important step in that direction.

Understanding that balance is the key to the successful management of energy, food, and water resources and the beneficial application of technology.

I am pleased to report significant and continuing progress in furthering the goals of the World Weather Program.

I am pleased to send to the Congress the Fourth Annual Report on the Administration of the Cooley's Anemia Programs.

This new fund will ensure that Americans who celebrate the Tricentennial will be able to enjoy an even more complete celebration of our Nation's history.

Celebrating the reaffirmation of your Faith, this feast is a particularly happy occasion for you and a reminder to the rest of us of the vitality and strength of your heritage in our national life.

Weather and climate are at once familiar and sources of deep concern.

Few, if any, Federal programs have provided more or better recreational opportunities than those financed through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

Research in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Cooley's anemia is progressing with continued high priority being given to the development and evaluation of more effective ways to reduce the iron load in the bodies of patients.