12/26/1983
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"We must not delude ourselves into believing that terrorism will vanish on the happy day that our forces come home."
"We are making every effort, and stepping up our diplomatic efforts, to bring about what I think must be the answer—not a military, but a political solution there."
"The cause was worthwhile, or four major nations would not have engaged in trying to find a solution."
"I accept responsibility for the bad as well as the good."