Ronald Reagan: “Portugal's success in surmounting those challenges demonstrates the courage of your leaders and the love of your people…”

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.

Naturally, I heartily approve.

I expressed to President Gorbachev my confidence that the work we began together at Geneva in 1985 will continue under the Bush administration.

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