Ronald Reagan: “We have rightly placed our trust in our people and the belief that we were not running out of energy, only imagination.”

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

Yes, I would be deeply disappointed.

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.

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.