09/02/1976
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"As Americans, we all have a very solemn opportunity and duty to preserve, to protect, and to defend the liberties which are our American birthright."
"We observe today an occasion of somber reflection and grateful praise."
"Because of sound, constructive, responsible policies, we have reduced that inflation rate so that for the first 4 months of 1976 the rate of inflation is under 3 percent, and that is progress."
"I am always hopeful, and we are going to try very hard."