06/28/1979
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"The immediate fear, I think, has been alleviated."
"This material is not toxic."
"The Federal Reserve actions will help to assure greater availability of funds for lending to small businesses, farmers, automobile dealers and buyers, and many other borrowers."
"My belief is, after talking to scientific advisers and others, that there is no major immediate threat to the health or safety of those in this region."