03/03/1985
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"The cry of the weakling counts for little in the move toward peace, but the call of a just man armed is potent."
"We will be vigilant in the preservation of freedom and vigorous in its defense because we will not let down those who came before us or those who will follow."
"We made a promise that they'd have the first-class equipment and weapons they need to do their job and come home safely."
"The simple fact is government had taken a stand against families."