I expect them to assure full compliance with all personnel laws and regulations.

I have thoroughly supported a strong merit system.

Tiger worked, as we all know, in getting the space committee and its activities moving.

Let me just conclude by saying that I know that Tiger is a no-nonsense, hard working, get-to-the-point legislator.

I am determined... to keep the Federal career service just that--a career service in which men and women can be accepted in the first place on their ability and promoted on their merit.

Sometimes the term 'war hero' is used rather loosely, but in Tiger Teague's case, it is almost an understatement.

I fully expect those charged with the responsibility of assuring the integrity of the merit system to live up to that responsibility.

It gives me a great deal of pleasure tonight to say that I want to extend to you happy birthday, to a man who carries a lot of weight anywhere, anywhere, Jackie Gleason.

I do not think the nationalization of any industry in the United States is in our best interest.

I do not think we can conduct American foreign policy on the basis of what other nations think is in our best interest.

I want to extend to you happy birthday, to a man who carries a lot of weight anywhere, anywhere, Jackie Gleason.

I had what was really on my mind, and I said, 'Congress.'

Foreign businessmen and investors are most welcome in the United States when they are willing to conform to the principles of our society.

The answer is no.

Such discrimination is totally contrary to the American tradition and repugnant to American principles.

The energy program that I have recommended would not result in Florida paying a disproportionate share of any cost increase.

I shot a 72. The truth was, that is before I asked for a rebate.

I happen to feel very strongly that Secretary Henry Kissinger is an outstanding Secretary of State.