On the recordOctober 30, 1985
We will not be violating this treaty at any time, because it is not our purpose to go forward with deployment if and when such a weapon proved practical.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe will not be violating this treaty at any time, because it is not our purpose to go forward with deployment if and when such a weapon proved practical.
Remarks in an Interview With Representatives of Soviet News Organizations, Together With Written Responses to Questions
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