And how stands the city on this winter night? More prosperous, more secure, and happier than it was 8 years ago. But more than that: After 200 years, two centuries, she still stands strong and true on the granite ridge, and her glow has held steady no matter what storm. And she's still a beacon, still a magnet for all who must have freedom, for all the pilgrims from all the lost places who are hurtling through the darkness, toward home.

When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.

If we lose freedom here, there is no place to escape to. This is the last stand on earth.

Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!

There is a limit to what you can do in politics.

The American people cannot close their eyes to abuses of human rights and injustice, whether they occur among friend or adversary or even on our own shores.

It's not fair to say that Congress spends money like a drunk sailor. At least the sailor is spending his own money!