01/18/1983
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"We owe it to them—but more importantly, to ourselves—to follow through on a program so vital to the well-being of our closest neighbors."
"I certainly do, and I think that the splendid record that has been accomplished by EPA in these last 2 years is being overlooked."
"This approach also will have minimum net impact on the budget deficit over the next 3 years since it accelerates money that we were already going to pay out."
"I didn't have to change my mind. I've been well aware of the harsh realities."