Ronald Reagan: “I'll warn you right now that I'm going to keep on asking your advice on any and every issue that comes up during the…”

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

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

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.

Yes, always has been.