06/26/1997
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"Our mission is to implement the peace treaty, the military aspects of it."
"Men and women of Task Force Eagle, I know the burden of our country's leadership now weighs most heavily on you and your families."
"But I do want you to go there on a mission of peace."
"To General Thurman's family and friends and to the Army community, I extend my heartfelt condolences."