Ronald Reagan: “Our challenge today is to ensure that belligerence is not attempted again by the false perceptions of weakness.”

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.

The pursuit of peace is, of course, always in season.

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

That is, again, one of those things I should have said to your question.