10/14/1988
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"I have asked Vice President Bush... to propose to Soviet General Secretary Andropov that he and I meet wherever and whenever he wants in order to sign an agreement banning U.S. and Soviet intermediate..."
"I urge all civilian employees of the Federal government and members of the Armed Forces to support this voluntary effort."
"His name alone, Jesus, can lift our hearts, soothe our sorrows, heal our wounds, and drive away our fears."
"I urge Mr. Andropov to accept it."