Ronald Reagan actually said...

The tenacity and tremendous sacrifices of the Afghan people will bear fruit in the coming period.

Our commitment to the freedom of the Afghan people will not end should the Soviets withdraw.

We hope with the Afghan people that it will see the complete withdrawal of Soviet troops and self-determination for the people of Afghanista...

Rejection of the agreement would undercut overall relations with Japan and weaken our influence over Japan's future nuclear program.