Ronald Reagan: “We're going to do it.”

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

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.

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.

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.