Ronald Reagan actually said...

I reassured him that the United States stands ready to help, provided the parties concerned want us to play this role.

Remarks of the President and Prime Minister Shimon Peres of Israel Following Their Meetings

10/08/1984

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Let Helms be Helms.

I signed into law the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.

I pray for the day when nuclear weapons will no longer exist anywhere on Earth.

We will continue to store existing wastes in a safe and environmentally sound manner.