11/01/1987
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"The Federal Government will not turn its back on people, communities, or States in need of help."
"Our program for economic recovery and our proposal to restore the partnership between State, local, and Federal Government are born from that belief."
"Acceptance by the United States would significantly further our commitment to eliminate restrictive trade practices and result in beneficial modernization of United States customs procedures."
"Our cause is noble, it is the cause of mankind!"