The President's News Conference
06/15/1981
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It was not my intent to do business with Khomeini, to trade weapons for hostages, nor to undercut our policy of antiterrorism.
I call upon all Americans to recognize this very special day in the spirit in which Walt Disney entertained young and older Americans.
Costa Rica and the United States stand together, foursquare in our commitment to democracy in this hemisphere.
Democratization is the key to peace in Central America.