07/04/1983
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"The sky is not the limit—not for Americans."
"Our attention must not be diverted from the severe abuses of human rights that persist."
"Our government remains unrelenting and alert in its search for opportunities to secure the release of our citizens no matter how long that may take."
"We can offer them no finer tribute than a pledge from each of us to strive for excellence in whatever we do."