Ronald Reagan: “The Afghan freedomfighters—the mujahidin—remind us daily that the human spirit is resilient and tenacious.”

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.

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

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.