On the recordJune 7, 1981
God made Mexico and the United States neighbors, but it is our duty to make sure that we remain friends.
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presidency.ucsb.eduGod made Mexico and the United States neighbors, but it is our duty to make sure that we remain friends.
Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for President Jose Lopez Portillo of Mexico
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