Quotes

Reagan on Foreign Policy, Democracy, and Free Enterprise

“We want to promote democracy, because it is right, and because democratic governments are less likely to become involved in wars of aggression.”

October 7, 1987

“All Americans can agree on the fundamental objectives of our foreign policy. We want to promote democracy, because it is right, and because democratic governments are less likely to become involved in wars of aggression. We want a growing world economy where free enterprise works, because that's the kind of world in which men and women will live the best and most materially and, I would submit, spiritually decent lives. And we want to work with our friends and allies to prevent regional conflicts and enhance the security of friendly nations.”

— Remarks at a White House Briefing for the Citizens Network for Foreign Affairs