On the recordJune 27, 1985
None of us, any country, can afford to pay off terrorists for the crimes that they're committing because that will only lead to more crimes.
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presidency.ucsb.eduNone of us, any country, can afford to pay off terrorists for the crimes that they're committing because that will only lead to more crimes.
Remarks at a Luncheon With Community Leaders in Chicago Heights, Illinois
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