On the recordSeptember 25, 1985
I only sought this job because I thought there were some things that needed to be done.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI only sought this job because I thought there were some things that needed to be done.
Remarks in an Interview With Representatives of Le Figaro of France, Together With Written Responses to Questions
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