02/13/1977
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"The United States is confident that the people of Taiwan face a peaceful and prosperous future."
"I think that one of the greatest benefits that will be derived from this is the continuation of strong trade, cultural relationships with Taiwan."
"I assured them that we could, that the Chinese knew this."
"I think that the Soviets, as I said earlier, have been expecting this development."