03/25/1979
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"I just had the high privilege and honor of visiting five brave men."
"I urge all Governors, appropriate Federal officials, transportation organizations, and the people of the United States to join with the U.S. Department of Transportation in observing these days."
"I have approved the agreement and have authorized its execution..."
"They indicated by this inhumane act of displaying these bodies the kind of people with whom we have been dealing."