It is a fitting moment to reflect on the rich and long history of cooperation and participation which this island and its people share with the United States.

This is not a test, however, for the United States alone.

The 1975 data show that: There were 45,674 traffic deaths, 6,000 fewer than in 1967, and 9,000 less than in 1973.

I pledge to you that I will do that.

Let's march to Kansas City, let's march to November 2 with nothing but victory.

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

Tin is a critical commodity for the United States.

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Fifth International Tin Agreement.

Joining the Fifth International Tin Agreement would serve our interests and have foreign policy benefits.

I am going to make some comments today, during my remarks, about the proposal that I am submitting to the Congress this week which, I think, will minimize court-ordered busing and will provide a means and a method to help local authorities…

It's a deplorable, despicable act, and we certainly will maximize our effort in any way possible.

Remarkable progress has been made in the resettlement of the Indochina refugees since my April 18, 1975 establishment of a Federal program.

The evacuation was a complete success.

The United States will continue its role of a peacemaker in Lebanon.

I want to express my deep appreciation and pride in the outstanding performance of all the men and women who contributed to this effort.

The United States will continue to play a positive role in seeking to restore stability and bring peace to Lebanon.

The evacuation operation in Beirut today was completed successfully without incident.

The PLO and all other parties in the Lebanon area have cooperated completely in making it possible for us to evacuate the Americans and the other nationals without any incident whatsoever.

I am grateful for the cooperation of the other states and other organizations that cooperated to restrain any violence or to keep the area secure while the evacuation went on.

the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff on all buildings, grounds, and naval vessels of the Federal Government

If left unchanged, this flaw could damage the underlying principles of social security and help create severe long-range financial pressures on the system.

This correction would cost no employee more than $1 per week in additional contributions.

To assist them in participating fully in all aspects of American life, more adequate and accurate information is required.

I believe it will promote U.S. interests and objectives on the vital southeastern flank of NATO.

We must continue our policy of seeking a peaceful solution in Lebanon.