On the recordAugust 4, 1974
Our military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.
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presidency.ucsb.eduOur military forces deter potential aggressors and, together with those of our allies, serve to assure the continued security of the free world.
Statement on Signing the Department of Defense Appropriation Authorization Act, 1975.
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