Ronald Reagan actually said...

If democracy is to have any chance at all, we must back up those who are fighting for freedom and back them with the weapons and resources they need.

Remarks at a White House Briefing for Supporters of United States Assistance for the Nicaraguan Democratic Resistance

06/15/1986

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