11/04/1988
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"I'm an eternal optimist, I know; but I can't help but have hope."
"I am convinced this is a nation under God and as long as we recognize that, believe that, I think he'll help us."
"I was glad to have had this opportunity today to express personally to President Machel America's good will toward the people of his country."
"The United States prides itself as a force for freedom and progress and stability."