11/02/1986
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"I am determined to make every effort to protect our vital interests and achieve peace without further loss of life."
"Approval of my request for additional assistance to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance does not mean that a military solution is inevitable."
"We are still willing to pursue vigorously a diplomatic effort to achieve a lasting peace."
"I will not augment this $100 million through the use of CIA or any other funds that have not been approved by the Congress for this purpose."