Ronald Reagan: “This drama has reminded us how precious and fragile are the freedoms…”

On the recordJune 29, 1985

This drama has reminded us how precious and fragile are the freedoms and standards of decency of civilized societies.

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Republican · California

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Remarks Announcing the Release of the Hostages From the Trans World Airlines Hijacking Incident

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Ronald Reagan: “This drama has reminded us how precious and fragile are the freedoms and standards of decency of civilized societies.”