09/11/1984
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"Our nation needs leaders, and we're counting on you."
"You might be interested to know, I think, that the Nation is proud of you."
"Sparing their lives would be a step forward for Iran and the world community."
"I know of no nation in a better position than to lead the world out of the morass of hatred and rivalry and to freedom for all mankind than the United States."