09/06/1989
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"I remain grateful for the support of the Congress for our efforts to achieve Iraq's full compliance with relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions."
"Meade was chairman of the Republican Party in the late 1950's and was an inspiration to all who were formulating political careers during the time of his leadership."
"We reaffirm our strong bilateral relationship."
"Barbara and I are deeply saddened by the death of our longtime family friend and leader of the Republican Party, Meade Alcorn."