Ronald Reagan: “The people of this Nation have asked for action—and they deserve it now, not somewhere down in a misty future.”

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

Well, that wasn't a proposal. That was a decision that has been made.

These unilateral reductions would, however, give a long-awaited encouragement for our efforts to achieve the genuine balance in conventional forces that would assure greater security and stability in Europe.

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