09/21/1981
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"You may be sure that you have my best wishes for every future success."
"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."