Ronald Reagan

The United States calls for all governments to advance the democratic process and work toward a system of government based on the consent of the governed.

So, we call today for all free peoples of the world to unite in resisting and bringing to an end such intolerable practices as the suppression of free trade unionism.

From our beginning, regard for human rights and the steady expansion of human freedom have defined the American experience.

Let us challenge young Americans, excited by technological and material progress, to ensure that this progress enriches political freedom and human dignity as well.

We pledge here today that if South Africans address the imperatives of constructive change, they will have the unswerving support of our government and people in this effort.

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States of America, including Section 621 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United…

And today I call on the American people to reaffirm, in our daily lives and in the workings of our private and governmental institutions, a commitment to brotherhood and equal justice under the law.

There is no greater cause than the education of our children.

We dare to affirm again the commitment of the American people to the inalienable rights of all human beings.

Today it bore fruit, and they're released.

I did not know before, but since that meeting, I have received word that the South African Government has released the 11 prisoners, including a very prominent labor leader.

It's a tragic situation and, as I said earlier, I don't think the Iranian Government—I can't charge that there's complicity, but I certainly don't think that there's been any effort or a proper effort to help.

I think that the policy we're following—and it wouldn't be quiet diplomacy anymore if I started talking about things openly—but we have made solid progress, and we want to continue doing that.

I have no evidence that I can lay out here that there is actual collaboration of the Iranians.

I have no evidence of that, if they did.

I was very gratified when both Gromyko at the United Nations and Chairman Chernenko publicly made statements in which they expressed a desire to see the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Social Security does not contribute to the deficit.

So, the people voted against tax increases, and they were right.

He'll probably wind up at the ranch.

Growth improves revenues; tax increases, tax rates—high tax rates don't.

Don't you wish I was that anxious to stay with you?

I believe that this is the finest proposal that has ever been offered.

I don't think that we're being too bold in taking credit for this.

Well, they're both absolutely essential and have to do with the deficit.

Congratulations, and God bless you.