10/19/1984
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"At birth, our country was christened with a declaration that spoke of self-evident truths, the foremost of which was that each and every individual is endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable r..."
"Cooperation between the United States and Zaire under President Mobutu's leadership stretches back through 20 years and 5 United States administrations."
"We have tried to help by supplementing our regular development assistance with special funds earmarked for African States who are undertaking serious steps toward reform."
"President Mobutu and his country's friendship with the United States is most appreciated."