04/26/1981
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"We value deeply our close friendship with Japan."
"I think it's an answer to-does away with all the jokes about Christmas ties."
"I believe that there is an urgent need to work together to resolve the problems in our trade relationship."
"Mr. Laxalt would be a good man anywhere, but right now I think we need all the help we can get in the United States Senate."