04/09/1989
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"It is time for all Americans to work together to take back the streets and liberate our neighborhoods from the tyranny of fear."
"I hope you will convey to the President my thanks and my sentiments of deep appreciation on behalf of the American people."
"Our message is simple: The time to act is now."
"This is not a U.S. effort by itself."