Quotes

Reagan on Heroism, Freedom, and Diplomacy

“I am pleased to add my congratulations to Academician Andrei Sakharov on the occasion of his 60th birthday. Sakharov is one of the true spiritual heroes of our time. An outstanding scientist whose position insured him all the security and comfort he might desire, he was willing to risk all to speak out on behalf of human rights and freedom. He persisted in this mission even after being subjected to increasingly harsh penalties.”

May 2, 1981

Message on the 60th Birthday of Andrei Sakharov