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Originally Posted by dirtyshirt
"personality",and not his programs.
I think Regan was a damn fine POTUS.
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I worked the Major Acquisition programs end of ground equipment (as a civilian) during the Reagan years.
When we presented the budget for what it would take to replace our outmoded and worn out (high failure rates) equipment, we expected the traditional beating that would put us back to barely holding our ground. When he stood behind us, it was almost like hearing "we can beat this disease".
I give Reagan the credit for every modern, reliable piece of equipment on the ground. His actions and focus have greatly affected our current deployments. The most credit I can give any other president is credit for not subsequently doing too much damage.