Ronald Reagan: “I would like to lift our sanctions and help Poland, but not until the Polish Government has ended martial law, released…”

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

We have walked a long way together to clear a path for peace.

I don't say that we're not prepared.

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.