On the recordJanuary 25, 1987
Those who hold hostages, regardless of nationality, should release them immediately and unconditionally.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThose who hold hostages, regardless of nationality, should release them immediately and unconditionally.
Statement on the Kidnapings of United States Citizens in Lebanon
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