Ronald Reagan actually said...

The security of the United States and the entire free world, today and for the foreseeable future, depends on the maintenance of an effectiv...

I am hopeful we can reach an agreement with the Soviet Union which will allow me to certify that the treaties are effectively verifiable.

The United States is ready; I hope the Soviets are as well.

This legislation would be a budget-buster signaling a willingness to raise taxes and take the lid off spending.