03/04/1979
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"In that spirit, Mr. Vice Premier, I would like to propose a toast: To the newly established diplomatic relationships between the United States of America and the people of the republic of China."
"Your nation, Vice Premier Deng, like ours, has been created by the hard work of ordinary men and women."
"We are eager for you and your people to see and to experience our Nation and for our people to experience yours."
"The U.S.-Canadian-U.K. suggestions of November 10 have served a useful purpose in generating some of this forward movement."