Ronald Reagan: “We're determined to bring their barricades down, to let the light of hope through to the Nicaraguan people.”

That is, again, one of those things I should have said to your question.

I can't be late for my luncheon.

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

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.