08/20/1992
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"I'm confident the American people understand that when it comes to our security, if we need to act, we will act. And we really don't need United Nation's approval to do so."
"President Bush today tried to walk a very fine line, voicing concern for Lebanon's fragile government, while trying to backing Israel's right to self-defense."
"Israel has a right to defend herself. Every nation must defend herself against terrorist attacks and the killing of innocent life."
"When history looks back I'd rather be judged as solving problems and being correct rather than being popular."