05/07/1977
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"The way I understand our present submarine force, this submarine, the Los Angeles, then would be designed for attacking other ships, protecting our own ships---against war vessels."
"No, I never have before."
"I have a great affection for him personally and a great obligation for what he has meant to me."
"The cruise missiles, in my opinion, will be an integral part of the future of our defense forces."