06/16/1977
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"It should be clear to everyone who studies national security or defense that our work to keep America the strongest nation in the world is not finished."
"God bless you. It's good to have you as a friend and an ally."
"Your example strengthens my faith in our Nation and in the future of our Nation."
"The surest guarantee of that peace today is an American military force strong enough for now and for tomorrow."