11/15/1982
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"It is with deep regret that I accept your resignation as Deputy Secretary of Defense effective December 31, 1982."
"I urge you to support the MX program—as approved by the Appropriations Committee—when the House considers my fiscal year 1983 defense budget request this week."
"I am convinced that Peacekeeper is the right missile and that now is the right time."
"Any further reductions in my request would deal a serious setback to our overall defense buildup and would have adverse foreign policy consequences."