Ronald Reagan actually said...

I have reviewed the sanctions on the export of oil and gas equipment to the Soviet Union imposed on December 30, 1981, and have decided to extend these sanctions through adoption of new regulations.

Context

Statement on the Extension of United States Sanctions on the Export of Oil and Gas Equipment to the Soviet Union

06/17/1982

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