The President's News Conference
10/12/1989
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America is also proud to count itself among the friends and allies of a free Germany now and forevermore.
Proof that no wall is ever strong enough to strangle the human spirit, that no wall can ever crush a nation's soul.
I told him that on this very special day the people of America send their heartiest congratulations to all Germans.
I believe I can see the future of the new Germany -- a future of liberty and leadership, good will, and greatness.