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(Koch) DG THE PRESIDENT HAS SEEN K SUGGESTED ENERGY STATEMENT, 10 AM, DECEMBER 13, 1973 In the two weeks since I last spoke with you about the energy crisis, genuine progress has been made by the Federal Establishment, by the Congress, and most importantly, by the American people. The figures we now have indicate that the demand for major petroleum products was reduced more than 11 percent below the consumption forecasted for the week ending November 30. The demand for gasoline was down by more than 15 percent for the same period. Clearly what we lack in energy supplies is being supplemented by the will of the American people in their effort to conserve energy. The Congress is also moving ahead with the emergency energy legislation we must have. Several undesirable amendments have recently been added to the bill, but I am confident they can be dealt with and that this vital legislation can be signed into law at an early date. Yesterday I met with the Energy Emergency Action Group, and later this morning I will meet with a group of the Nation's