The strike was called for 7AM. I called the press corps together in the Rose Garden and read a statement I'd written yesterday. I included in it a paragraph from the written oath each employee signs - 'that he or she will not strike against the US govt. or any of its agencies.' I then announced they would have 48 hrs. in which to return and if they don't they are separated from the service.
By afternoon an estimated 29% of the 17,000 were at work. Have my fingers crossed for tomorrow" (p. 34)
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