Ronald Reagan: “I mean—just think, you wouldn't have all those things to pick on if I weren't here.”

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.

It was a message of peace.

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

These unilateral reductions would, however, give a long-awaited encouragement for our efforts to achieve the genuine balance in conventional forces that would assure greater security and stability in Europe.