In my State of the Union Message 3 years ago, I urged the Congress to join in the enactment of new and more creative approaches to government.

Because of their physical dependence, elderly men and women confined to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities are especially threatened by outbreaks of fire.

We intend to see that such deficiencies are corrected.

I AM signing into law today the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973.

It builds on our comprehensive program of nursing home reform which was launched in 1971.

Nothing is more priceless and more worthy of preservation than the rich array of animal life with which our country has been blessed.

It is especially appropriate that this memorial should complement the great work of Mrs. Johnson, who has done so much to make Americans more aware of their natural heritage.

S. 513, which I sign into law today, will enable the Federal Government to insure mortgage insurance for fire safety equipment in nursing homes and intermediate care facilities not now eligible for such assistance.

I urge early and favorable consideration of these additional amendments.

legislation provides the Federal Government with the needed authority to protect an irreplaceable part of our natural heritage--threatened wildlife.

Mrs. Nixon and I were deeply saddened to learn of the sudden death of Harold B. Lee.

While we will miss his presence among us, the greatest tribute we can pay to his life will be to carry on his mission of concern and compassion for mankind.

All Americans mourn the loss of this dedicated President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and we send our heartfelt sympathy to the members of the Church and to President Lee's family.

The tax imposed by section 4911 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 on the acquisition of stock shall be equal to 3.75 percent of the actual value of the stock.

I can understand the strain and frustration which marked the unsuccessful Congressional efforts to enact an emergency energy act in acceptable form before adjournment.

In short, I trust we can work toward it as concerned Americans meeting a challenge that we face together and are determined to meet together.

I indicated my strong opposition to such termination in my message to the Congress of July 8, 1970.

I do regret very much that during this critical period just ahead we will not have the emergency powers I requested to meet the energy crisis, so that we could proceed more effectively to get the job done right--and on time.