America needs the battleship once again to provide firepower for the defense of freedom and, above all, to maintain the peace.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
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.
The price of peace is always high, but considering the alternative, it's worth it.
I'm honored to be here for the recommissioning of this mighty force for peace and freedom.
The New Jersey today becomes our 514th ship and represents our determination to rebuild the strength of America's right arm so that we can preserve the peace.
Afghanistan is important to the world, because the Afghan people are resisting Soviet imperialism.
The United States does not intend to forget these brave people and their struggle.
The American people do not want to see the suffering and deprivation of the Afghan people continue.
Christmas in the Indian Ocean is no fun, but it's for a very good cause.
It reminds us all of what America has always been—a place a man or woman can come to for freedom.
You may be thousands of miles away, but to us here at home, you've never been closer.
I remain optimistic that direct negotiations for a just resolution of the Palestinian problem in the context of a real and enduring peace is within our reach.
I hope we can build on these bases in the weeks and months ahead to achieve the objective—enduring peace—which we and our people so fully share.
The Commission shall make its report to the President by January 15, 1983.
I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Alan Greenspan to be a member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.





