Address at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines
08/24/1976
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Later in the day, the President called the President-elect, thanked him again for the offer, and accepted his invitation...
All persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States in possession or control of properties, not including funds...
I don't agree with that at all.
It would serve the Nation equally ill to underrate our strengths and our proven ability to handle difficult issues.