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 August 19, 1979

Dear Mr. Prime Minister:

I am honored to be able to extend, on behalf of the entire American community in Iran, our best wishes on the grestgreat [sic] festival of Eid-e-Fetr. We rejoice with you in the joy and festivity of this occasion. We take this opportunity also to wish you and your people all success in you efforts to build a new and strong Iran, a country and people whose friendship matters greatly to all Americans.

Sincerely,

L. Bruce Laingen Charge d'Affaires a.i.