On the recordJanuary 19, 1978
It's a wonderful thing in the South to get almost as much applause as Bert Lance, and I thank you for it.
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presidency.ucsb.eduIt's a wonderful thing in the South to get almost as much applause as Bert Lance, and I thank you for it.
Atlanta, Georgia Remarks at the Southern Salute to the President Dinner
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I think that sends a clear signal to Maliki that we won't be there indefinitely and my hope is that they'll be a commitment by the world community including the controversial nations of Syria and Iran.
I don't think so. Maybe he'll change his mind when he sees the recommendation of the upcoming committee Monday morning.
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