02/08/1978
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"And I just want all of you to know how much we appreciate this good relationship."
"This friendship that exists between the United States and the Federal Republic has existed from the very day the Federal Republic was formed."
"We're very proud that we share with the Federal Republic of Germany a complete commitment to democratic processes."
"This is a time of challenge to the democracies of the world."