01/19/1978
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"Our objective has been and is a stable and independent Iran which maintains good relations with the United States of America."
"I don't have any inclination to condemn the Soviets as a people or even as a government."
"My goal will be to protect the interests of my Nation and the people whom I represent."
"The American people badly need relief from this punishing, excessive inflation."