Ronald Reagan: “Let’s all write the next chapter together.”

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

We must and will dedicate ourselves as a Nation to continue this effort, and to stand in solidarity with those who resist, until the blessings of democracy, freedom, and respect for human dignity are assured throughout the world.

I expressed to President Gorbachev my confidence that the work we began together at Geneva in 1985 will continue under the Bush administration.

I can't be late for my luncheon.