Ronald Reagan actually said...

It is essential that we authorize sufficient appropriations and provide adequate authorities to enable our intelligence agencies to undertake effectively their vital mission.

Context

Statement on Signing the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987

10/26/1986

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