07/22/1981
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"As we celebrate the many blessings of our great nation and share the spirit of Christmas, we should take the time to consider the plight of those not far from our shores in Central America."
"I think the situation with them right now is covered by the words of Demosthenes."
"I can't think of a better way to share the spirit of Christmas and work for peace on Earth and good will toward mankind."
"By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code, in order to assign certain functions to the Secretary of State, it is he..."