Ronald Reagan: “I am pleased to announce that one of the Americans held hostage in…”

On the recordNovember 1, 1986

I am pleased to announce that one of the Americans held hostage in Beirut has been released.

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Republican · California

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Statement on the Release of David Jacobsen in Beirut, Lebanon

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