Ronald Reagan

I have firsthand knowledge of the difficult problems you face as Governors.

Keeping this recovery strong, of course, is going to take control of Federal spending.

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Mary A. Grigsby to be a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board.

The initiative for raising standards and improving education generally has got to come from you and from the State level and the local communities.

Let me state for the record—and I know you feel this way—nothing like that better happen again.

There’s no better proof of the relationship between strength and freedom than right here on the DMZ in Korea.

I respect and strongly support President Chun's pledge to turn over power constitutionally in 1988.

We are resolved never to forget the dangers they so bravely resisted, nor abandon the struggle they so willingly joined.

Let's recognize Japanese and Korean efficiency for what it is.

Our wish is for peace and prosperity and freedom for an old and valued ally.

The friendship between our two peoples is a long and a close one.

We've come to Korea to demonstrate the deep and affectionate concern that the American people have for your country.

The tide of history is a freedom tide, and communism cannot and will not hold it back.

The next century will be the century of the Pacific.

Let me assure you we bring with us the fondest hopes of the American people for continued peace and prosperity in this scenic 'Land of the Morning Calm.'

I'm confident American products can compete in world markets if they can enter foreign markets as easily as foreign products can enter ours.

We're civilized nations believing in the same virtues of freedom and democracy.

You are not alone, people of Korea.

Let the world look long and hard at both sides of the 38th parallel and then ask: 'Which side enjoys a better life?'

Free people, no matter where they live, must stand together against terrorism.

But our hope most of all is that our visit will bring the people of Korea and the United States even closer together.

Our shared commitment to your defense is symbolized by the presence of American soldiers standing with Koreans along the demilitarized zone.

Individual opportunity coupled with hard work and reward produces astonishing results.

I have faith in the Korean people's ability to find a political system meeting their democratic aspirations, even in the face of the heavy security challenge presented by the North.

People who are free will not be slaves, and freedom will not be lost in the Republic of Korea.