Ronald Reagan: “I believe we can best honor Dr. Sakharov on his 65th birthday by…”

On the recordMay 19, 1986

I believe we can best honor Dr. Sakharov on his 65th birthday by taking his message to heart and by continuing our own vigorous efforts in pursuit of a just peace, including respect for human rights.

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Ronald Reagan

Republican · California

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Proclamation 5484—Andrei Sakharov Day

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Ronald Reagan: “I believe we can best honor Dr. Sakharov on his 65th birthday by taking his message to heart and by continuing our own…”

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