03/14/1984
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"Mr. Laxalt would be a good man anywhere, but right now I think we need all the help we can get in the United States Senate."
"We value deeply our close friendship with Japan."
"As economic powers and as democratic nations, we're committed to the search for peace and prosperity for our own people and for all people."
"I believe that there is an urgent need to work together to resolve the problems in our trade relationship."