The President's News Conference
06/29/1982
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Any other shipments by third countries were not authorized by the U.S. Government.
I understand this decision is deeply controversial and that some profoundly disagree with what was done.
I don't see where the Ayatollah could be a logical target for an antiaircraft missile.
The responsibility for the decision and the operation is mine and mine alone.