09/16/1990
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"The story today is going to be very discouraging to the American people."
"Well, I'm ready to work with you."
"The proceedings had gone in a more dignified way."
"We've all been entrusted with public office at a momentous time in our nation's history. And together we have important things to do. It's time to set aside politics, and focus on the future."