10/02/1980
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"I will nominate Talcott W. Seelye, of Bethesda, Md., as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Syrian Arab Republic."
"I believe that all people of good will can subscribe to these objectives."
"Our concern for human rights is global and is not restricted to any nation or region."
"I think, the stability of the Western Alliance is a proof that we don't lack leadership."