America’s true strength lies not just in its military might or economic power, but in the unity of its people and the trust we place in our commitments and democratic institutions.

My fellow Americans, I am Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. I’d like to speak with you about a matter that was critical during my presidency and remains so today: the protection of our nation’s values from threats, whether external or internal. During the Cold War, we faced a clear and present adversary in the Soviet Union. The battle lines were drawn not just in the realm of military strength but in the arena of ideas. It was a conflict of ideologies—freedom versus oppression, capitalism versus communism, democracy versus totalitarianism. At its core, the Cold War was a fight for the hearts and minds of people across the globe. Propaganda, misinformation, and deceit were powerful tools employed to divide and weaken free nations. We recognized this and responded with unity, strength, and unwavering commitment to the principles that define America. Today, the battlefield has shifted, but the tactics of our adversaries have not. We are now in the midst of a new kind of conflict—an era of information warfare. This war doesn’t involve tanks or missiles. It’s waged through disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks, and the manipulation of truth to sow discord and undermine our trust in one another. The goal is the same as it was during the Cold War: to weaken our resolve, to make us question our values, and to divide us from within.