"As for the enemies of freedom, those who are potential adversaries, they will be reminded that peace is the highest aspiration of the American people. We will negotiate for it, sacrifice for it; we will not surrender for it - now or ever."
First inaugeral speech,
Jan. 20, 1981
"And as I walk off into the city streets, a final word to the men and women of the Reagan revolution. ... We made a difference. We made the city stronger, we made the city freer, and we left her in good hands. All in all, not bad, not bad at all. And so, goodbye, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America."
Farewell speech,
Jan. 11, 1989
Goodspeed President Reagan, "The Great Communicator"