10/10/1988
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"The Soviet occupation of Afghanistan is most certainly a dreadful quagmire."
"When we look at the news, when we read history, it sometimes seems that wars and cataclysms dominate man's life."
"I hope we all have your help in making it come to be a reality."
"I hope Congress will remember that section 301 has been used effectively before making any changes in the law."