05/12/1988
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"Our wish is for peace and prosperity and freedom for an old and valued ally."
"We are resolved never to forget the dangers they so bravely resisted, nor abandon the struggle they so willingly joined."
"I have faith in the Korean people's ability to find a political system meeting their democratic aspirations, even in the face of the heavy security challenge presented by the North."
"I respect and strongly support President Chun's pledge to turn over power constitutionally in 1988."