Ronald Reagan actually said...

At a time when we are striving to restore the economic stability that is essential to the overall strength of this Nation, we cannot lose sight of the nation's debt to those brave veterans who have sacrificed their life and limb for the defense of their country.

Context

Statement on Signing the Veterans' Disability Compensation, Housing, and Memorial Benefits Amendments of 1981

10/16/1981

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