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On the recordNovember 7, 1979
On behalf of all Americans, but particularly on behalf of all of those of us who bear Irish blood in our veins, we welcome you from a great country to a great country.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Visit of Prime Minister John M. Lynch of Ireland Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony

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