06/29/1997
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"The canal, long a symbol of American power and prestige, now also symbolizes the unity and common purpose of the democratic nations of the Americas."
"We now have funding to protect all these places."
"Today we commemorate the transfer of the Panama Canal from the United States to the Republic of Panama."
"I transmit herewith a 6-month periodic report on the national emergency with respect to Burma that was declared in Executive Order 13047 of May 20, 1997."