09/28/1979
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"All people who love freedom and believe in democracy won a victory in Spain yesterday."
"We want to congratulate the Spanish people on this occasion."
"I want to take this opportunity to personally express my gratitude and appreciation for the contributions you have made to my Administration."
"George Brown was a forthright, courageous man who inspired the men and women he served with and loved his country."