02/08/1984
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"I have felt the need. Yes, it's time for us to get together and talk about a great many things."
"Well, yes, I think if you're in the race at all, you know how someone would—how you'd feel yourself."
"I'm sure he does."
"I hope that we can close ranks for the good of the country, and—once the contest is over."