07/26/1981
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"Nancy and I have lost a friend, who we will miss, and extend our deep sympathy to Cece and their children."
"Better relations between our two countries depended on four things—arms reduction agreements, yes, but also progress on human rights in the Soviet Union, regional conflicts, and people-to-people excha..."
"How much safer the world will be when the Soviet leaders see Americans standing behind such a firm policy for peace."
"A man of courage and principle, he served the people of Nebraska and of this nation with integrity and a deep sense of patriotism."