Gerald Ford

My legislative proposals reflect careful consideration of how best to resolve these issues, and I urge prompt action on them by the Congress.

Moreover, this program permits lower-income families to live in modest homes, indistinguishable from those of their neighbors.

My proposals would permit both Federal and State programs to be simplified and integrated into a coordinated system that would best meet the needs of our citizens.

The questionable payments problem is an international problem which cannot be corrected by the United States acting alone.

Despite my strong reservations about these and other undesirable features, I have signed this bill because good government requires that a number of the authorizations and program extensions contained in S. 3295 become law as soon as…

I HAVE signed into law S. 3295, the Housing Authorization Act of 1976.

The Council has recommended in its program report that legislation be passed that mandates continuance of a specific State supplementation for certain recipients.

We share the concern of the Council.

The selection of a Vice President is one of the most critical choices any candidate for the Presidency has to make.

I am asking that you send me your suggestions by August 11, 1976, to help me in my deliberations.

I would fully understand, considering the status of the Presidential contest within our Party, if for any reason you would rather not respond.

It has been clear for months that functions assigned to the FEA must be continued beyond its statutory expiration date.

It is just that you can do just so much.

I like the people of Mississippi.

We had more than 1,130 10 days ago.

We not only have restored the trust of the American people in the White House itself, with a candid, straightforward approach that we have followed, but we have turned this economy around.

The Administrator shall be compensated at the rate now or hereafter prescribed by law for level II of the Executive Schedule.

The Executive order I am signing today will permit continuation of the essential energy programs of the FEA while consideration of a legislative extension continues.

I would never categorize my visit in those terms.

There is hereby established in the Executive Office of the President a Federal Energy Office.

Let me thank all of you, Clarke, and all of the others, on behalf of Betty and myself, for the very wonderful experience we have had since we have been in Jackson today.

We will have an affirmative program going to the American people, saying, that for 2-plus years we have made great headway, but it is only the foundation for greater success in the next 4 years.

I believe that for the last 2 years, since I became President, we have done a good job.

The Federal Energy Office established by this order is designated the agency to carry out all functions vested in the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

I will give 110 percent in that regard.