Radio Address to the Nation on Production of the MX Missile
12/10/1982
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I think his vision was a clear one.
Resist continuing protectionist pressures, to reduce barriers to trade, and to make renewed efforts to liberalize and expand trade.
I have determined today, under Section 203 of the Trade Act, that import relief is not in the national economic interest.
It is not in the national economic interest to take actions which put at risk thousands of jobs.