Today, the United States stands as a beacon of liberty and democratic strength before the community of nations. We are resolved to stand firm against those who would destroy the freedoms we cherish. We are determined to achieve an enduring peace - a peace with liberty and with honor. This determination, this resolve, is the highest tribute we can pay to the many who have fallen in the service of our Nation.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1981: (ed. Best Books on, 1982) - ISBN: 9781623769321