01/08/1975
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"I continue to expect that the requirements of Section 812 will be met."
"I was proud then, and I am proud now, to have always voted for Alaskan statehood."
"I go with optimism."
"Let me reassure you today that this Administration is energetically seeking world peace but remains very aware that the best insurance for peace is the maintenance of a first-class military force read..."