Gerald Ford

While I strongly support the principles underlying this legislation, I am especially concerned about three particular aspects of the bill in its present form.

The Congress has also recognized the high priority that must be given to economies in the Medicare program.

I also urge the House Judiciary Committee to consider my proposal at the time of its initial hearings on this matter later this week.

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I transmit herewith a certified copy of the Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents adopted at the Ninth Session of the Hague Conference on Private International Law on October 26, 1960.

ONE OF the foremost objectives of my Administration has been to restore public faith and trust in the integrity of all three branches of our government.

I have signed H.R. 13501, the Medicare extension amendments.

The provisions of the Convention contain short and simple rules which will reduce costs and delays for litigants in international cases.

I will request from the Congress the appropriations necessary to fund the conference.

I do hereby proclaim Tuesday, July 20, 1976, as Space Exploration Day.

I recommend that the Senate give favorable consideration to this Protocol at an early date.

Once again, therefore, I urge the Congress to turn its attention to meeting the real needs of the aged and of the taxpayer.

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I urge the Senate to consider my modifications in proposals at the same time it considers S. 495.

I am keenly sensitive to the burdens borne by some of our elderly and disabled in meeting their medical expenses.

I believe these provisions better serve the public interest than those contained in S. 495.

I AM today announcing my intention to convene the White House Conference on Library and Information Services, provided for in Public Law 93-568.

I believe we should take positive steps to provide better protection against catastrophic health costs and inflation in health costs.

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I recommend that the Senate of the United States promptly give its advice and consent to the ratification of this Convention.

I believe this new bill represents a sound, constructive approach and I would urge its adoption by the Congress.

I express to you, Mr. Chancellor, and to Mrs. Schmidt the very best wishes of Mrs. Ford and myself and all 215 million Americans.

The personal relationship, the relationship on a bilateral basis between your country and mine, couldn't be better.

I am committed to furthering the self-determination of Indian communities but without terminating the special relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian people.

Today, America is at peace.