Speech on the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks November 18, 1981

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In Ronald Reagan's Speech on the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks, he gives a positive image of a world at peace. He begins with excerpts from his letter to Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev. He then introduces America's program for peace which involves arms control, the Atlantic Aliance, military strength, and NATO. He points out three elements of the proposed policy for a preserved peace and a four-point agenda to achieve their objectives. He ends by inviting all nations to join in America's quest for world peace.

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Officers, ladies and gentlemen of the National Press Club and, as of a very short time ago, fellow members:

Back in April while in the hospital I had, as you can readily understand, a lot of time for reflection. And one day I decided to send a personal, handwritten letter to Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev reminding him that we had met about 10 years ago in San Clemente, California, as he and President Nixon were concluding a series of meetings that had brought hope to all the world. Never had peace and good will seemed closer at hand.

I'd like to read you a few paragraphs from that letter.