12/07/1989
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"It is a banner respected around the world."
"We had the opportunity to enjoy Australia's renowned hospitality in 1982 during Australian-American Friendship Week."
"The American presence has been a prime factor in creating and in maintaining the conditions for stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region."
"We must never forget that this experiment in self-government continues to thrive."