Ronald Reagan actually said...

We must be prepared to defend and, if necessary, to die for what we believe in, for the American way of life.

Radio Address to the Nation on the Situation in Lebanon

10/07/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Our two nations are joined not by the fragile strands of temporary interests but rather by the deep bonds of our common values.

The Jewish High Holy Days remind us of the permanence and depth of those values.

Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the year 5746 in the Jewish Calendar.

Mr. Semerad is presently serving as executive vice president of the Brookings Institution.