10/14/1986
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"I am proud to nominate H. Allen Holmes to be Assistant Secretary of State for Politico-Military Affairs."
"We believe it is a right, not a privilege, to be allowed to speak freely."
"Donald R. Fortier will serve as the Principal Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs."
"We cannot and will not turn our backs on them."