On the recordMarch 13, 1986
Our participation in world affairs... would have to go beyond just the protection of our national territory against direct invasion.
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presidency.ucsb.eduOur participation in world affairs... would have to go beyond just the protection of our national territory against direct invasion.
Message to the Congress on Freedom, Regional Security, and Global Peace
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