“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Kentucky behind, Alabama behind, Mississippi behind, Georgia behind, South Carolina behind.”
“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”

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On the recordOctober 5, 1981
I can assure you that America is ready to help you and ASEAN to maintain your independence against Communist aggression.
Said by
Ronald Reagan
Republican · California
Source
presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Toast at a Luncheon Honoring Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda of Thailand

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