"There is no way you can avenge such a thing"
Ronald Reagan's mood Friday morning was as somber as the black suit he wore. Soon he and Nancy Reagan would attend a memorial service at the National Cathedral for those who died in the attack on Flight 007. Before leaving the Oval Office, the President met with TIME White House Correspondent Laurence I. Barrett. Reagan told his feelings on hearing of the tragedy, explained why he had avoided a policy of reprisal against the Soviet Union and reflected on future dealings with Moscow. Highlights of the interview:
Q. What was your...
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