Ronald Reagan,
Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
(1982)
“ At this holiday season when most Americans are warmed and comforted by their family relationships and the blessings of this country, it is hard for us to realize that far away in a remote and mountainous land a valiant people is putting up a fight for freedom that affects us all. No matter how far removed from our daily lives, Afghanistan is a struggle we must not forget. ”
Ronald Reagan,
Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
(1982)
“ We in the United States sincerely hope that the new leadership of the Soviet Union will take advantage of the opportunities the new year will no doubt offer to achieve a solution for Afghanistan. The American people do not want to see the suffering and deprivation of the Afghan people continue, but we will not grow weary or abandon them and their cause of freedom. ”
Ronald Reagan,
Statement on the Third Anniversary of the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
(1982)
“ Three years after the invasion, the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan is not a success. Even with the augmentation of their forces to close to 105,000 men this year, the Soviets, with the puppet Karmal regime, have not been able to control the countryside or secure many cities. They have failed to rebuild the Communist-controlled Afghan Army and to create an effective government. ”
