01/29/1977
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"I think that the other Arab leaders do want peace with Israel."
"I've never had any conversation with Senator Long that would either encourage me or require me to change my position from what it was last April."
"Well, I think that we or the Soviets ought to play a constructive role."
"The Soviets have been involved in the peace negotiations ever since 1973."