07/08/1983
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"The administration opposes House passage of H.R. 2160 unless it is amended to authorize appropriations consistent with the President's 1988 Budget."
"The administration would support H.R. 2355 if it is amended to delete the numerous special studies and the mandatory reservation of at least ten percent of EPA's appropriated R&D funds for basic resea..."
"The use of the vital sealanes of the Persian Gulf will not be dictated by the Iranians."
"Our goal is to seek peace rather than provocation, but our interests and those of our friends must be preserved."