01/07/1990
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"It would be a mistake for the security of this country."
"Listen, I sympathize with Mrs. Sheehan. She feels strongly about her position. And she has every right in the world to say what she believes."
"Listen, I sympathize with Mrs. Sheehan. She feels strongly about her position. And I -- she has every right in the world to say what she believes. This is America. She has a right to her position. And..."
"I believe the timeline will be met, but says there are some difficult issues still to be ironed out, such as the role of religion."