05/24/1979
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"It's imperative that our Nation exert its moral leadership as an example to the entire world of the true feelings of Americans."
"I'm deeply grateful to them for their willingness to go to Thailand, to observe at first hand the consequences of the horrible tragedy that is occurring there."
"When enacted, this proposal will—lift 2 million families above the poverty line."
"We must not fail to do what we can for those who are most in need."