But again, it was hope, it was prosperity. And that's what we're trying to do now. And the real thing that I always try to get across is Economic security is national security, national security is economic security. And no one knew that better than President Reagan. Secretary Besson, thank you so much for coming to the Reagan National Economic Forum and spending this time with us. Good. (06:50–06:55)
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