03/26/1978
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"Under the most difficult of circumstances you have performed your many duties superbly."
"Every single change has been a positive change."
"Only through authoritative discussions between representatives of the North and South Korean Governments can a framework for peaceful coexistence between the North and South be established."
"Withdrawals of combat elements of the 2d Division will remain in abeyance."