USA Trivia Answer #35

Who said:

“But let our friends and those who may wish us ill take note: the United States has an obligation to its citizens and to the people of the world never to let those who would destroy freedom dictate the future course of human life on this planet. I would never regard my election as proof that we have renewed our resolve to preserve world peace and freedom.  This nation will once again be strong enough to do that.”

Answer: 

Ronald Reagan in his “The Making of a Great President” speech at Republican National Convention at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI on July 17, 1980 on his acceptance of the Republican nomination.