02/05/1989
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"It has been a high privilege to have served you and the American people as Secretary of Agriculture."
"It is with deep regret that I accept your resignation as Secretary of Agriculture."
"Each person appointed to the Council shall be selected solely on the basis of an established record of distinguished service."
"I am not going to be held a captive in the White House by Saddam Hussein of Iraq."