Ronald Reagan: “Let us keep the mountains of Montana shining in hope and optimism.”

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

Tyranny fails. Freedom works.

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.

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.