Ronald Reagan: “The Soviet leadership views the current debate on the MX as a key test of American resolve.”

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1988, as Wright Brothers Day.

Yes, I would be deeply disappointed.

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.

Tyranny fails. Freedom works.