08/14/1989
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"We expect the Government of Iraq to permit this effort to be carried out without any interference."
"We will continue consulting with our coalition partners in this and in other efforts designed to alleviate the plight of the many innocent Iraqis."
"Barbara and I join all Americans in mourning his death."
"Senator Tower's years of public service greatly strengthened the course of our national security and foreign policy."