Diary Entry - 12/18/1984
Key Facts
President Reagan attends a farewell reception in honor of departing Secretary of Education Terrel H. Bell.
President Reagan participates in a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Another light day—desk time & a farewell party for Ted Bell & the Counsels Office Xmas party.
A meeting with the Joint Chiefs re our mil. force compared to that of the Soviets. In strategic weapons when the Soviets refer to maintaining stability they mean superiority & they have it. More & more I’m thinking the Soviets are preparing to walk out on the talks if we wont give up research on a strategic defense system. I hope I’m wrong.
Tonite a pvt. dinner, the MacFarlanes, Gen. Scowcroft, Nancy Reynolds & the Laxalts. A good time was had by all.
