08/16/1978
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"We are committed to working with you, Mr. President, to create a framework of a relationship between our two peoples that's based on the principles of understanding, balance, and mutual cooperation."
"Our friendship has at times been marred by mistakes, and even by abuses of power."
"It is impossible to hold back a giant."
"Let me say that I agree that we must not go down the path of arrogance or the path of submission."