The resolution's moratorium on aid to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance would deprive the United States of one of the most critical elements of leverage it has with the Sandinistas.
Ronald Reagan
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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.
Strict compliance with all provisions of arms control agreements is fundamental, and this Administration will not accept anything less.
Compliance is a cornerstone of international law; states are to observe and comply with obligations they have freely undertaken.
The United States cannot, and will not, allow a double standard of compliance with arms control agreements to be established.
If the resolution is passed by Congress, the President's senior advisers will recommend that the President veto it.
I have determined that failure to continue peaceful nuclear cooperation with EURATOM would be seriously prejudicial to the achievement of United States nonproliferation objectives and would jeopardize the common defense and security of the…
Nancy joins me in wishing you and Dorothy Godspeed and, most importantly, good health for you both.
I admired the enthusiasm with which you plunged into the job, and your loyalty to me.
A disruption of nuclear cooperation would not only eliminate any chance of progress in our talks with EURATOM related to our agreements, it would also cause serious problems in our overall relationships.





