10/28/1979
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"Sixteen years ago the people of Kenya became free and independent, and a republic was founded."
"We admire leaders like this, and we honor them when they come to our country, and we cherish their friendship with us."
"The United States has no desire to interfere in the internal affairs of Iran, but it does insist on the prompt return of the 53 Americans now illegally held in Tehran."
"Those who are strong and wealthy must not take those who are small and poor for granted."