Quotes

Reagan on America

“These brave men and women laid everything on the line for freedom, independence, opportunity, and peace.”

October 10, 1984

“More than 208 years ago a small band of patriots began one of history's greatest adventures -- something called America. These brave men and women laid everything on the line for freedom, independence, opportunity, and peace. And ever since, our country has been an inspiration to freedom-loving people everywhere and a magnet to millions of immigrants seeking the miracle that is America.”

— Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session at St. Agatha High School in Detroit, Michigan