09/27/1979
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"We've made historic progress in recent months."
"We recognize you as an independent people."
"It's very reassuring to me as a President to know that I can enjoy the friendship and the support... historically bound our nations together."
"There is no doubt in my mind that our own discussions with our advisers and other leaders and the private discussions that I intend to have with you will be very constructive."