Ronald Reagan actually said...

I know from our own experience how difficult the problem of economic readjustment is, yet how vitally important a strong economy is to national security.

Context

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

10/08/1984

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