Ronald Reagan actually said...

America needs the battleship once again to provide firepower for the defense of freedom and, above all, to maintain the peace.

Remarks at the Recommissioning Ceremony for the U.S.S. New Jersey in Long Beach, California

12/27/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We came to Washington with a pledge to make a new beginning by putting more power, earnings, and decisions back in your hands.

You can stick with leadership that's working; leadership that trusts in you and offers growth and opportunity.

This election offers you the clearest choice for your future in many years.

Will we have policies that give each of you opportunities to climb higher and push America to challenge the limits of growth?