08/23/1983
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"I promise you one more thing—that as we build up our national defense, our national security, we will not stop or let up one minute with getting those other fellows across the table from us and now ta..."
"The economy, I declared, was in the 'worst mess' in half a century."
"Our goal was and remains economic recovery-the return of non-inflationary and sustained prosperity."
"We must, in the end, roll up our sleeves, face our responsibilities squarely, and persevere at the unending task of setting, and keeping, the Nation's affairs in order."