06/25/1984
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"Until we achieve that goal, however, it is essential that we maintain a safe, modern chemical weapon stockpile to deter use of chemical weapons by potential adversaries."
"Effective enforcement, however, depends on the legislative will to provide the tools needed to do the job."
"government's most fundamental responsibility is the protection of the security of its people."
"The first duty of any civilized society is to protect its honest citizens from those who prey on their innocent fellow citizens."