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On the recordMay 8, 1977
I believe that it is a year of hope for substantial progress, but it can only be achieved with close consultation, open minds, and a determination to succeed in spite of very difficult obstacles.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Meeting With President Hafiz al-Asad of Syria Remarks of the President and President Asad Prior to Their Meeting.

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