My central arms control objective has been to reduce substantially and ultimately to eliminate nuclear weapons and rid the world of the nuclear threat. The prevention of the spread of nuclear explosives is to additional countries is an indispensable part of our efforts to meet this objective. I intend to continue my pursuit of this goal with untiring determination and a profound sense of personal commitment.
Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1986: (ed. Best Books on, 1988) - ISBN: 9781623769475