Ronald Reagan actually said...

There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or her own destiny.

Remarks at a White House Luncheon for Delegates to the Conference on Free Elections

11/03/1982

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Rejection of the agreement would undercut overall relations with Japan and weaken our influence over Japan's future nuclear program.

We hope with the Afghan people that it will see the complete withdrawal of Soviet troops and self-determination for the people of Afghanista...

Our commitment to the freedom of the Afghan people will not end should the Soviets withdraw.