Ronald Reagan: “Let us therefore resolve to pay tribute to the brave Afghan people by observing March 21, 1984 as Afghanistan Day.”

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

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.

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.

I am delighted that later today I'll have the opportunity to welcome President Gorbachev to the United States and extend to him the hospitality and good wishes of the American people.