Ronald Reagan: “The proud people of Nicaragua did not rise up against Somoza-and struggle, fight, and die-to have Cubans, Russians…”

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

Neither treaty has been ratified because they were not verifiable in their original form.

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.

Tyranny fails. Freedom works.