I like the people of Mississippi.

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.

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

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

We will not accept the counsel of those who would give in to Fidel Castro.

Certain issues are still unsettled but we will continue our effort to resolve them in a way that protects the interests of both sides.

Approval of this rescission proposal will reduce Federal spending by $45 million over 1977 and 1978.

We must influence the policies of possible adversaries in two ways: by keeping our military forces strong, and by pursuing negotiations to create stability rather than a spiraling arms race in weapons of incalculable destructiveness.

My Administration remains dedicated to continued and determined efforts for the control and balanced reduction of armaments.

Both treaties represent genuine progress in the two-decade struggle to halt nuclear weapons testing.

The proposed rescission would prevent unneeded expansion of Legal Services Corporation activities and delay greater geographic coverage until program evaluations are completed.

We have and will maintain a strategic relationship with the Soviet Union which preserves our security.

I call upon all Hispanic Americans to join me in my campaign to achieve a greater realization of that wonderful American dream.

We hope to achieve a more stable military balance in central Europe at lower levels of forces.

Hispanic genius, Hispanic energy, Hispanic pride, and the Hispanic dedication have strengthened our political system.

Freedom of choice is precious not only for the Puerto Ricans but for all Americans.

For the first time in many years, no American is engaged in combat anywhere in defense of our freedom.

I herewith propose rescission of $45 million in budget authority appropriated for payment to the Legal Services Corporation.

The United States has taken an important initiative to establish new cooperation with the other major nations supplying nuclear equipment and technology.

The United States intended to work closely with her friends and allies.

The close and cordial relationships Australia and the U.S. enjoy with Japan are essential to the continued stability, progress, and prosperity of the international community.

The steady pursuit of that mission was essential for the stability and peaceful development of the nations of the world.

The United States is determined to complete the process of normalizing its relations with the People's Republic of China.

I look forward to my discussions with you and the continuing close relationships with Australia and its people.

I am absolutely certain that our governments will continue to work closely to meet the complex challenges our two nations will face.