On the recordJune 10, 1980
On behalf of the American people, and for ourselves, Rosalynn and I extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Ohira and her family, and to the people of Japan.
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presidency.ucsb.eduOn behalf of the American people, and for ourselves, Rosalynn and I extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Ohira and her family, and to the people of Japan.
Statement on the Death of Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira of Japan
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