09/17/1990
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"Barbara and I join all Americans in mourning his death."
"I have no intention of putting American troops into this situation."
"I am among those who will sorely miss his advice, especially in the fields of arms control, national security, and intelligence."
"This urgent air drop is but one of several steps the United States is taking to deal with this terrible situation."