05/15/1978
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"I urge Federal, State and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, educational and religious organizations to conduct related ceremonies and programs on that day."
"Every person has the right to live in a society that values their contributions and respects their dignity."
"The United States remains categorically committed to NATO's strategy of forward defense and flexible response."
"My government is solidly committed to these efforts, which we believe will maintain the credibility of existing NATO strategy into the 1980's and beyond."