Ronald Reagan: “The actions you have taken to accomplish this goal will be remembered for many years to come.”

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

Well, that wasn't a proposal. That was a decision that has been made.

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.