03/22/1988
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"Believe me, I know how effective he is."
"America and our allies in the cause of freedom have never been perfect, but we have nothing to apologize for."
"I urge those Members of the House who were not with us last week to cast a positive vote for freedom and for the national security interests of the United States."
"We will not be deterred by Libyan attacks or threats from exercising our rights on and over the high seas under international law."