Ronald Reagan actually said...

I report herewith 13 new deferrals of fiscal year 1983 funds totaling $1,569,870,000.

It would be tragically ironic if this of all days—December 7th—once again marked a time when America was unprepared to keep the peace.

Why should they negotiate seriously when we give up weapon systems voluntarily, asking nothing of them in return?

Your visit to the United States this week both symbolizes and strengthens the close ties which exist between our two countries.