US Presidency
1980

Governor Reagan, arms control: The President said it was the single most important issue, Both of you have expressed the desire to end the nuclear arms race with Russia, but by methods that are vastly different. You suggest that we scrap the SALT II treaty, already negotiated, and intensify the buildup of American power to induce the Soviets to sign a new treaty, one more favorable to us. GOVERNOR REAGAN. Yes. MR. STONE. President Carter, on the other hand, says he will again try to convince a reluctant Congress to ratify the present treaty on the grounds it's the best we can hope to get. Now, both of you can not be right. Will you tell us why you think you are? GOVERNOR REAGAN. Yes. I think I am right, because I believe that we must have a consistent foreign policy, a strong America, and a strong economy.