03/16/1977
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"Leaders often underestimate the wisdom of our people and how much our people desire peace."
"Only through vision, accommodation, and occasional sacrifice can we be worthy of our privilege."
"Hope and perseverance are essential for achieving our goals and building a better future."
"I call urgently on all involved to negotiate a permanent end to the cycle of confrontations which has gone on far too long and at such a heavy cost in innocent lives."