10/21/1976
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"We view the coming independence of Mozambique, Angola, and the island territories with great satisfaction."
"I am convinced if we join together, those from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, those from my State of Michigan, and the millions and millions around the United States, as well as around the world, ..."
"America knows and respects you, Mr. President."
"I congratulate you as the ancestors of those people who had the strength and the foresight a good many years ago to take that important step in establishing our great country."