10/02/1990
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"General Powell displayed an extraordinary degree of leadership, competence, professionalism throughout Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm."
"I'm just delighted to be here."
"This is a very brief but, in my view, significant presentation ceremony."
"During this time of renewal, we pray especially that the Middle East peace talks will lead to a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace between Israel and her Arab neighbors."