The President's News Conference
08/05/1977
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I firmly believe that... our Nation is stronger, wealthier, more compassionate and freer than it was four years ago.
Real output has grown at an average rate of 3 percent per year since I took office, and employment has grown by 10 perce...
Later in the day, the President called the President-elect, thanked him again for the offer, and accepted his invitation...
We have now reached an agreement with Iran which will result, I believe, in the freedom of our American hostages.