Ronald Reagan actually said...

The New Jersey today becomes our 514th ship and represents our determination to rebuild the strength of America's right arm so that we can preserve the peace.

Context

Remarks at the Recommissioning Ceremony for the U.S.S. New Jersey in Long Beach, California

12/27/1982

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