Ronald Reagan: “I welcome these developments and sincerely hope that General Secretary Chernenko and other members of the new Soviet…”

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.

The pursuit of peace is, of course, always in season.

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

I think he recognizes that their massive buildup has been responsible for the great economic crisis that he faces there in the Soviet Union.