Ronald Reagan actually said...

It would be tragically ironic if this of all days—December 7th—once again marked a time when America was unprepared to keep the peace.

I herewith report 5 new deferrals of fiscal year 1983 funds totaling $624,650,000.

It is with deep regret that I accept your resignation as Deputy Secretary of Defense effective December 31, 1982.

Any further reductions in my request would deal a serious setback to our overall defense buildup and would have adverse foreign policy conse...