There was no deal made in any way, whatsoever.

Most of all, I want to thank the just overly friendly and generous people from Illinois for making this day a wonderful one in my political career.

I think the Supreme Court went too far.

I fought hard to cut Government spending, to curb inflation, and to maintain a sound economy.

I think that has had an impact in preventing crowding out as far as the capital markets are concerned.

I have recommended to the Congress that we take 24 primary, secondary...education categorical grant programs, consolidate them in one block grant program.

I'm an optimist about '76 and the next 4 years.

The strength of our free enterprise system depends upon competition.

There must also be enough income for each of you to replace machinery, to conserve and enrich the soil.

Nobody has ever been able to capture that great spirit fully in a few sentences.

I'm always optimistic, but the time delay is very bothersome.

I want to keep it that way, and I think you do, too.

The Nation's grain reserves are now in your own hands.

I hope that we can push--with the help of Governors, mayors, and county officials--this legislation can be vitally important to all units of government.

I have taken affirmative action to ensure that America's alliances are strong.

Thank you for the jobs all of you do, because I know that all of you do what we have seen at home or Betty has seen in Washington or we saw in New Hampshire.

I've been proud ever since having the experience.

I'm disgusted with the action of the United States Air Force.