Ronald Reagan actually said...

The United States, today as in the past, is a champion of freedom and self-determination for all people.

Address Before the 38th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, New York

09/25/1983

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Your experience, that in New York, and other examples around the country, make it clear that we don't have to turn to the Federal Government...

I think the whole Nation was chanting it with them.

We hope that other Americans will be inspired by your example.

I'm proud because you did it for the cause that brings us together here tonight.