07/19/1978
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"We both believe that people in every part of the world, under every economic system, should have democratic rights to participate in their own government and to shape their own destiny."
"There is no place I would rather begin such a journey than here in Venezuela, my Nation's ally in support of democracy."
"Because of this visit and others on my journey, I would like to announce tonight my intention to establish a program of Humphrey scholarships."
"Just as our continents are linked, our destinies are linked as democratic nations."