03/11/1984
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"Today, the fundamental institutions of a democratic country—an open press, a free economy, and broadly based political parties—are in place and flourishing."
"I do hereby proclaim Sunday, October 9, 1983 as Leif Erikson Day."
"Leif Erikson's courageous adventures in the North Atlantic represent an enduring symbol of man's resourceful response to the challenge of exploration and discovery."
"We will restore equality of strength with the Soviet Union either one way or the other, and the choice is theirs."