Ronald Reagan actually said...

It would be tragically ironic if this of all days—December 7th—once again marked a time when America was unprepared to keep the peace.

Statement on Action by the House of Representatives on Production of the MX Missile

12/06/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We seek a formal, verifiable treaty and do not believe either nation should settle for anything less.

Wait for my statement at 2 p.m.

Building on progress in U.S.-Soviet relations.

They have agreed to complete as soon as possible the treaty on the total elimination of U.S. and Soviet intermediate-range and shorter-range...