Ronald Reagan: “The genius, creative talents, and hard work of our people have always been our greatest assets.”

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

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.

We have not come this far through lack of strength or any weakness in our resolve, nor has there been anything inevitable about what we've achieved.

The objective of the United States remains, as always, a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.