Ronald Reagan actually said...

It was a stronger and reinvigorated national defense that allowed the United States to move swiftly and confidently.

Remarks to Congressional Supporters of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985

12/17/1985

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I also call on the rest of America to renew with you today this compact of freedom.

We are all thinking about you, and praying for you, and looking forward to the day when you are back with us at the White House.

Welcome to the United States. Welcome to our national home.

I continue to hope that we may receive the regular appropriations bills on time.