12/27/1999
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"I urge all Americans to participate in the observance by making eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives."
"Guarding against eye injuries is important for all members of our society."
"I have no reason to question this statement by Mr. Gerson or his explicit assurance that political considerations played no role in his decision."
"I'm in a photo op."