05/19/1977
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"It's important for me not to let a wall be built between me and the rest of the country."
"We have a genuine problem."
"It provides for all Americans a chance to rejoice and express pride in a heritage that adds so much to our way of life."
"Rosalynn and I join in urging fellow citizens everywhere to help make this year's celebration especially meaningful and rewarding."