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Donald Trump: “Ronald Reagan wanted to do it long ago, but the technology wasn't there, not even close. But now we have the technology.”

On the recordMay 19, 2025
Ronald Reagan wanted to do it long ago, but the technology wasn't there, not even close. But now we have the technology.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump reflects on past attempts for missile defense and current technological advancements.

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