12/14/1978
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"The tragedy that has continued to unfold in Afghanistan over the past 12 months weighs heavily on all Americans."
"We urge the Soviet Union to respond to those nations urging withdrawal of Soviet military forces and inviting Soviet cooperation in the search for a political solution to the Afghan crisis."
"I am withholding my approval from H.R. 4386, a bill 'For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Oveson.'"
"I trust that the Congress will agree that a decision by the Supreme Court on this important issue is in the best interest of the Government as a whole."