02/07/1976
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"I welcomed the news that Mr. Emmet Kay has been released as part of the prisoner exchange in Laos."
"We are encouraged by this development and hope it will be followed by other positive steps to achieve peace and reconciliation in Laos."
"Today, with pleasure and humility, I take my turn in welcoming you, the distinguished representatives of 138 nations."
"There should be no political or military controversy about this humanitarian problem."