05/29/1977
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"I want to salute Country music as the purest echo of rural America at work to help build the progress and well-being of our land."
"I want to recognize these individuals for their concern and their work in over 95,000 schools across the country."
"We must provide additional help for them."
"I will nominate two persons for reappointment as members of the Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation."