Ronald Reagan: “As economic powers and as democratic nations, we're committed to the search for peace and prosperity for our own people…”

This is a great day.

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

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.