01/19/1980
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"The 17 Fellows were chosen from among 1,525 applicants and screened by 11 regional panels."
"You have a responsibility along with me and other government officials to find the common ground on which we can stand to build a better life for all based on friendship and love."
"Friendship Force will be looked upon as one of the great new ideas that has been benefiting our Nation during this period of our lives."
"We could not have won this election had we not worked together."