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Reagan accepts responsibility for Beirut bombing security lapse
President Reagan defended the U.S. leadership in the Beirut Marine barracks attack, saying blame rests with the office and himself after reviewing a 166 page Pentagon report. He noted measures for improved security of 1200 Marines and intelligence and said ground commanders should not be punished for not fully grasping current terrorist threats.
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