Ronald Reagan: “We look forward to your continued friendship in the years to come.”

We have not come this far through lack of strength or any weakness in our resolve, nor has there been anything inevitable about what we've achieved.

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.

We've only heard the same as you've heard: that he has been suggesting doing something of this kind.

The pursuit of peace is, of course, always in season.