09/19/1983
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"Pope John Paul II, a man of peace and goodness—an inspiration to the world—has been struck today by a would-be assassin's bullet."
"The people of the United States... join millions throughout the world in fervent prayer for his full and rapid recovery."
"Nyle C. Brady is an exemplary choice for this important position."
"We are grateful that he has been spared."