02/05/1984
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"We are indebted to the brave men and women who serve communities across the Nation so bravely—often at the risk of their own safety and sometimes at the cost of their own lives."
"I invite the people of this Nation to observe that day in schools, churches and other suitable places with appropriate ceremonies in honor of this great explorer."
"Let me state as plainly as I can: There was absolutely no justification, either legal or moral, for what the Soviets did."
"This attack was not just against ourselves or the Republic of Korea."