Ronald Reagan actually said...

To punish them further—after 3 years of criminal prosecution proceedings—would not serve the ends of justice.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Jon D. Holstine as Assistant Administrator.

Their convictions grew out of their good-faith belief that their actions were necessary to preserve the security interests of our country.

We can be no less generous to two men who acted on high principle to bring an end to the terrorism that was threatening our nation.