I'm very delighted to be the first President, really since 1904, to come here to Oakland on an official visit and to meet with people who are important to this community.
Jimmy Carter: “I'm very delighted to be the first President, really since 1904, to come here to Oakland on an official visit and to…”
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Oakland, California Remarks at a Reception for East Bay Area Community and Civic Leaders
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