Ronald Reagan: “This is not just a fight for government.”

The objective of the United States remains, as always, a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

Neither treaty has been ratified because they were not verifiable in their original form.

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.

We must remain strong and free of illusion.