Ronald Reagan actually said...

We have to have it, because between the aging B-52 and the bomber we are developing, the newer bomber, there is too long a time gap in there.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on the Announcement of the United States Strategic Weapons Program

10/01/1981

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Our individual perceptions about particular issues may sometimes differ, but gatherings such as this give us an opportunity to work together...

The security of our countries is indivisible and must be approached on a global basis.

Effective arms control agreements must be based on the principle of equality and must be verifiable.

I'm confident that we and our friends and allies will leave this meeting more, not less, united.