The President's News Conference
07/23/1984
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Such nuclear and conventional force improvements are of the highest priority for NATO's security.
I attach great importance to your assurance that the United Kingdom TRIDENT II force will be assigned to NATO.
The United States readiness to provide these systems is a demonstration of the great importance which the United States Government attaches ...
I regard this arrangement as a significant contribution to the maintenance of stability and peace.