12/11/1974
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"I am pleased to transmit for the Senate's advice and consent to ratification the Consular Convention between the United States of America and the People's Republic of Bulgaria."
"We simply cannot afford to fail."
"This Convention will establish firm obligations on such important matters as free communication between a citizen and his consul."
"I welcome the opportunity through this Consular Convention to strengthen the ties between the United States and Bulgaria."