09/08/1979
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"I would like to add a few special words for the American people, indeed the people of good will in all countries, including Iran, who share concern for 50 innocent human beings who hope, themselves, f..."
"We always hope, but we don't expect it to happen."
"We have pursued every legal channel available to us to secure their safe and prompt release."
"It is expected that decontrol of oil in the 16.0 degrees—20.0 degrees range will significantly accelerate production of this resource."