03/05/1979
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"Like jazz and the blues, country music has become a bridge of understanding and good will and friendship from our country to other nations."
"The good songs were passed down from generation to generation, because they told stories of how ordinary people lived and felt and loved."
"I continue to support legislation authorizing the study of these rivers."
"I have directed the Federal land managing agencies to enlarge the National Recreation Trails System."