08/05/1981
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"American and Mexican policemen and law enforcement officials have lost their lives in this fight."
"Our first responsibility to our citizens is to assure them an environment where they can raise their families in peace and freedom and prosperity."
"I truly believe history will honor you for the wise and politically courageous way you're guiding Mexico on the difficult but ultimately rewarding path to economic recovery and national development."
"Our peoples will live better lives for what we've done together."