Ronald Reagan actually said...

This legislation refers to the future uses of the space shuttle orbiters in space exploration, Earth observations, scientific experimentation, and support of the Nation's security.

Context

Statement on Signing a Bill Concerning the Space Shuttle Program

08/19/1982

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