04/10/1980
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"We hope that the resumed talks will be conducted on a serious, sustained and productive basis and will lead to a just and lasting settlement of all outstanding issues."
"Today I am pleased to sign the Rural Development Policy Act of 1980, which places into law many of the reforms that were developed by this rural policy."
"This bill will improve the Federal Government's capacity to meet the needs of our small towns and country areas."
"It is a plan for generating a real and productive partnership among Federal, State, and local governments and the private sector."