Ronald Reagan: “The President believes that it is essential to the security of the…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 1981

The President believes that it is essential to the security of the nation to embark upon a major, long-term buildup in American defense forces.

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Republican · California

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Statement on Defense Spending by Assistant to the President for Communications David R. Gergen

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