Ronald Reagan: “America has a sacred duty to care for those who have borne the battle, for their wives and for their children.”

Let us remember that the Soviet preponderance in military power in Europe remains, an asymmetry that offends our Jeffersonian senses.

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

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.

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.