The President's News Conference
12/07/1988
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I have approved the deployment of United States forces to Beirut as part of a multinational force.
You have your country's gratitude for a great and difficult job well done.
You have succeeded against staggering odds.
It is indeed a privilege for me to join in recognizing this new national resource which we expect to use not only for the benefit of all Ame...