01/05/1983
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"I just want you all to know your families and friends appreciate you, and so do 230 million other Americans."
"Your State bridges the Western Hemisphere and the Far East."
"I call upon all Government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate activities and by supporting the Christmas Seal program."
"I think it is imperative that while we see no need now for a change that we continue to observe closely."