05/19/1988
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"Our attention must not be diverted from the severe abuses of human rights that persist."
"We can offer them no finer tribute than a pledge from each of us to strive for excellence in whatever we do."
"The sky is not the limit—not for Americans."
"Those who hold hostages, regardless of nationality, should release them immediately and unconditionally."