02/15/1979
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"To spend $2 billion in defense dollars in that way would ignore much more serious and immediate defense needs."
"I cannot, consistently with my constitutional responsibilities, sign into law a bill that in my view would weaken our national security in certain critical areas and wastes scarce defense dollars."
"I have one statement, and then I'd like to answer your questions."
"It is a special opportunity to reaffirm this Administration's commitment to ensuring the full participation of our Hispanic citizens in all levels of our society and government."