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On the recordJune 26, 1989
The American presence has been a prime factor in creating and in maintaining the conditions for stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Remarks at the Welcoming Ceremony for Prime Minister Robert Hawke of Australia

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