Ronald Reagan: “No responsible President should rely solely on a piece of paper for…”

On the recordOctober 27, 1986

No responsible President should rely solely on a piece of paper for his country's safety.

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Republican · California

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Remarks at a Campaign Rally for Senator Mack Mattingly in Columbus, Georgia

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