The President's News Conference
10/18/1983
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Yet they worked long and hard, following their dreams, and succeeded in bringing music, drama, and laughter into our lives.
We launched a major initiative in 1982 to nurture an appreciation of ties between us to enhance German-American contacts at all levels.
Chancellor Kohl and I share that desire, and we'll continue to work diligently to bring about a more peaceful world.
We place special emphasis on overcoming the barriers that divide Europe.