Ronald Reagan: “We must be prepared for both peacetime and war-related emergencies.”

That is, again, one of those things I should have said to your question.

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

We have not come this far through lack of strength or any weakness in our resolve, nor has there been anything inevitable about what we've achieved.

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.