Ronald Reagan: “Terrorism poses an insidious challenge to the principles of freedom cherished by peace-loving peoples everywhere.”

If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.

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.

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

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.