I have said, for example, that I am willing to compromise on a tax cut, and I repeat here this evening that I am willing and anxious to achieve some compromise in this area.

History has shown that only where there is free collective bargaining is there a free society.

The reductions I have proposed are the result of careful study and assessment as part of my review of all Federal programs

I am sure I can count on you and your staff to not only defend but also to vigorously advocate the rescissions and deferrals I have proposed and will propose in the future

We must do a better job of persuading the Congress that our case is sound

Your devotion to the proper administration of justice throughout our land has earned the gratitude of all your fellow citizens and my own deep respect.

I want to take this opportunity to express my personal appreciation for your dedicated service to our Nation and to my Administration.

Restraint on the growth of total Federal spending is essential if we are to avoid commitment to excessive growth of Federal spending and a resumption of inflationary pressures in the long run

the rescission bill passed by the 93rd Congress last December did not support rescission of more than $540 million of budget authority

while recommending temporary measures to help the economy and to provide greater assistance to the unemployed, I have sought, on an item-by-item basis, to eliminate non-essential spending and avoid commitment to excessive growth of Federal…

I accept your resignation as Deputy Attorney General, effective upon the appointment and qualification of your successor.

They have staunchly defended the very principles on which our nation was founded.

America's black newspapers have championed the cause of equal opportunity and justice.

I know that I am joined by countless fellow citizens during this observance in giving special recognition to the crucial role of the black press.

I intend to seek the nomination of the Republican Party as its candidate for President in 1976.

It is my judgment that this trend could destroy the fundamental free enterprise character of this country.

We must discard the attitude of exclusiveness that has kept the Republican Party's door closed too often.

Transportation accounts for over 50 percent of our total petroleum use.