Ronald Reagan actually said...

His proudest public accomplishment is the rebuilding of our country's national defenses so that the freedom we so cherish might endure.

Remarks at the Farewell Ceremony for Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger

11/16/1987

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

A season of hope is giving way to a season of progress.

We can have it if we stick to common sense and don't go back to the big spending and taxing addiction that brought this economy to its knees...

Their proposed $163 billion cut in defense spending over the next 5 years would put the United States right back in the position of military...

My Administration's economic program will enhance the ability of small business to meet these challenges.