Ronald Reagan: “I think it's far better if the Iranians go to bed every night…”

On the recordMay 26, 1987

I think it's far better if the Iranians go to bed every night wondering what we might do than us telling them in advance.

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Republican · California

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Interview With Foreign Television Journalists Prior to the Venice Economic Summit

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