On the recordJanuary 25, 1971
There is a tendency for some in the United States to think of our relationship with Spain as being primarily and almost exclusively because of our common interest in defense.
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presidency.ucsb.eduThere is a tendency for some in the United States to think of our relationship with Spain as being primarily and almost exclusively because of our common interest in defense.
Toasts of the President and Prince Juan Carlos of Spain
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