02/24/1987
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"I am firmly committed to a free, open, and fair international trading system."
"President today announced his intention to nominate."
"I believe the Senate should consider only a nominee's qualifications and character, not his political views."
"Let's be honest. The real objection to Dan Manion is that he doesn't conform to the liberal ideology of some Senators."