US Presidency
1987

There in Berlin, like the city itself, symbols of love, symbols of worship, can not be suppressed. As I looked out a moment ago from the Reichstag, that embodiment of German unity, I noticed words crudely spray-painted upon the wall, perhaps by a young Berliner, This wall will fall. Beliefs become reality. Yes, across Europe, this wall will fall. For it can not withstand faith; it can not withstand truth. The wall can not withstand freedom. And I would like, before I close, to say one word. I have read, and I have been questioned since I've been here about certain demonstrations against my coming. And I would like to say just one thing, and to those who demonstrate so. I wonder if they have ever asked themselves that if they should have the kind of government they apparently seek, no one would ever be able to do what they're doing again. Thank you and God bless you all