09/12/1989
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"We're dealing with a person who was asked not fire a rocket by the Chinese, the South Koreans, the United States, the Japanese, and the Russians. And he fired seven of them."
"I think the best way to solve this problem diplomatically is for there to be other nations around the table with us."
"And, so, I think we have got to plan for the worst and hope for the best."
"I'm convinced the strategy we've got is the best way to solve this problem."