In 1979, 80% thought we were heading the wrong direction. 1983, I'm a plebe at West Point. I'm walking through that great campus. It's 1983, the economy's on fire. Deregulation, pro growth economic policies. We had the biggest defense buildup in history that ended the Cold War and destroyed communism six years later without firing a shot. And Reagan was running on mourning in America and it was right. Four years, four years the entire American story turned around because of the right ideas and the right leadership. (34:55–35:03)
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Claims that a significant defense buildup contributed to ending the Cold War and communism.
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