Ronald Reagan: “I have said repeatedly that when we have finally reduced spending... then is the time to look at bringing the tax level…”

Tyranny fails. Freedom works.

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.

I expressed to President Gorbachev my confidence that the work we began together at Geneva in 1985 will continue under the Bush administration.

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.