10/10/1989
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"Freedom has made great gains not just in Eastern Europe but right here in the Americas; and we've seen a resurgence of democratic rule."
"Indeed, it is our devotion to these timeless ideals that has made the United States a model of freedom and a source of hope to so many."
"I appreciate the important worldwide humanitarian work of UNHCR."
"We've got a lot of work ahead, but I think at least as far as we're concerned from this end of Pennsylvania Avenue it's been a joy."