11/09/1982
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"It would be irresponsible and dangerous on our part to deny this promise to the world."
"The Soviets refuse to admit they have any strategic defense program at all."
"Our SDI research offers the hope that we can enhance U.S. and allied security through greater reliance on defenses which threaten no one, rather than on offensive nuclear weapons which could kill mill..."
"No. As I say, we did this all by our little selves."