11/19/1979
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"Our Administration will miss the benefit of your talent and energy."
"You have my personal friendship and best wishes for success and personal gratification."
"I developed a profound respect for his abilities and an admiration for his modest, self-effacing manner."
"2,000 years ago-or 2,100 years ago, the Maccabees fought for and achieved a tremendous victory for freedom."