03/04/1997
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"I think it is better right now if we let a little time pass and let this event and the people involved be honored and grieved."
"I will always be glad that I knew the Princess and always think of her in very strong and positive terms."
"We value their friendship, and we understand this great and painful experience."
"We can't do that without a commitment to educational excellence for all those children."