Maturity is when we live by the truths that are in our heart and soul, truths we believe to be right for us.
And I have no doubt that the American people generally believe the world is safer, and that we are safer, when we are stronger
I believe that detente was having almost the opposite effect of what was intended. What was intended was to sort of end the contest for power and to stop Soviet expansion, especially by military means and the military build-up, the military contest
The real point is that totalitarian regimes have claimed jurisdiction over the whole person, and the whole society, and they don't at all believe that we should give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's.