06/15/1988
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"This drama has reminded us how precious and fragile are the freedoms and standards of decency of civilized societies."
"The United States gives terrorists no rewards and no guarantees."
"The 39 Americans held hostage for 17 days by terrorists in Lebanon are free, safe, and at this moment, on their way to Frankfurt, Germany."
"The sword and shield of the Communist Party of the U.S.S.R."