Ronald Reagan: “This is an important step, but much still needs to be done to help the…”

On the recordAugust 26, 1983

This is an important step, but much still needs to be done to help the United States merchant marine and shipping industry revitalize itself.

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Republican · California

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Statement on Signing a Marine Safety and Seamen's Welfare Bill

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