H.R. 12455, by postponing the Federal standards until October 1, 1977, will enable the States to operate day care programs for more than another year, free of onerous and costly Federal intrusion.

We must relieve the burdens on all taxpayers and make our tax system more equitable.

Most Americans agree that both are necessary.

The bill that I am signing is only a Band-Aid.

I call the Nation's attention once again to the continuing inability of the Congress to meet the real needs of the American taxpayer.

I call upon all State and local governments, business, labor and other organizations, as well as schools, civic groups, and the media to observe Fire Prevention Week.

I urge every citizen to remember that fire safety must be practiced year-round to be truly effective, not just during Fire Prevention Week.

I urge all citizens to work with their families and communities to learn and practice the basic rules of fire safety.

I urge the Senate to act favorably at an early date on this Convention and its related exchange of notes and to give its advice and consent to ratification.

I wish to reiterate my concern for its passage.

I hereby transmit to you the 1975 Annual Report of the Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee.

I urge that the Congress promptly address these issues.

It would be detrimental to the efficiency of the civil service, as well as contrary to the national interest, precipitously to employ aliens in the competitive service without an appropriate determination that it is in the national…

I am convinced that the bill will help correct inconsistencies in the prevailing rate system.

I urged action on the proposal before adjournment of the 94th Congress.

Safety authorities agree that the primary cause of this dramatic drop in fatalities is public observance of the national maximum speed limit.

I urge all Americans to have a safe as well as a happy weekend.

I have concluded that it is in the national interest to preserve the long-standing policy of generally prohibiting the employment of aliens from positions in the competitive service.

I am proud to have every single one of you on America's national security team.

Hand-me-down weapons are not enough for the National Guard.

Our active all-volunteer armed forces are no bigger than they have to be because of the outstanding contributions of our capable reserves and National Guard forces.

The debates, I think, are very important.

I recommend that the Senate give prompt consideration to this Convention and consent to its acceptance.

I am sure that I will be ready for the debates and the sooner they start, the better.

I am very, very pleased to announce that I feel very happy about the fact that the League of Women Voters has concluded the negotiations that will give the American people the opportunity to have three Presidential debates and one…