Ronald Reagan: “I'm happy that a hard-working, dedicated, and thoroughly decent individual has been named as Secretary of that awesome…”

It was a message of peace.

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.

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.