Ronald Reagan

He understands the need for the United States to convey its message to the people of the world if we're to succeed internationally.

I understand the effect of section 2 is to prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from granting any license, permit, or exemption for a hydroelectric power plant at Lake Tobesofkee.

I have no objection to this part of the bill.

you've revolutionized the way Americans think about the arts and humanities.

The Voice of America is no longer jammed by the Soviets.

Charlie has distinguished himself as a businessman and entrepreneur, an attorney, a musician, an ardent and devoted patron of the arts, and a passionate patriot and lover of freedom.

Today marks the close of round 10 of the nuclear and space talks between the United States and the Soviet Union.

Sad thoughts, that this will be the last time that we shall meet in this capacity.

And the things she says about the state of the world—she has played a major role in bringing those things about—these improvements.

We want good treaties, not quick ones, and we will not take shortcuts.

Together we've come a long way in striving for that cause: the cause of human freedom.

We have made significant progress in these negotiations.

Something like that.

The cause of freedom is with the excitement and vigor and energy in the world.

I don't think very much of the world can remember when more than four decades of peace have followed as a result of that.

We will not bargain SDI away or accept restrictions on SDI beyond those actually agreed in the Anti-Ballistic Missile treaty.

Whatever the future may hold, today the American people express to you our thanks, our affection, and our determination to stand with you until freedom has triumphed.

Something sure has happened here!

The way to prosperity is not more bureaucracy and redistribution of wealth but less government and more freedom.

The day may dawn when fair play, love for one's fellow men, respect for justice and freedom will enable tormented generations to march forth serene and triumphant.

We will not accept less than full compliance with the treaty.

I paid special tribute to the German people for the sacrifices they bear on the front line of freedom, which is also America's front line of defense.

That divided city of Berlin remains a powerful symbol of a divided Europe and a litmus test of East-West relations.

But the garden—and all it represents—will remain, to be nurtured and sustained by the friendship between Germans and Americans and by the leadership that you have provided.

Thank you, Helmut, and may God bless you, and may God bless our two great nations.