08/04/1995
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"America is more than the land we live on."
"Through his music, he has proved again and again the redeeming power of struggle and faith."
"Tonight our Nation, born in rebellion, pays tribute to you, Edward Albee."
"His plays have invigorated the American theater and inspired a new generation of playwrights to do the same."