Ronald Reagan: “Let us pause from our many activities to give thanks to Almighty God for our bountiful harvests and abundant freedoms.”

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

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.

Yes, I would be deeply disappointed.

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.