12/31/1981
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"The days of sensational, quick victories are mostly behind us."
"I'm counting on you and, what's more important, so are the American people."
"If I wasn't [optimistic] I'd never have left the ranch to come here in the first place."
"I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint J. Upshur Moorhead as Special Assistant to the President."