12/19/1979
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"You can be truly proud of what you are doing."
"And as long as I'm Commander in Chief and President, I'll do the best I can to keep our country strong."
"We can still reach the decisions that are in our Nation's long-term, best interests."
"I know that millions of Americans join me in praying for his quick and safe return."