Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” (Reagan 361) This line, although so simple, is probably the most famous of the entire speech and probably one of Ronald Reagan's most famous and recognizable lines ever. It sends an evidently strong message: the United States and the entire free world want to unite Germany not only for their own personal interests, but because they sincerely care about the state of the country. This short and concise statement also shows that the president means business and is willing to do anything in his power to help the German people should Gorbachev accept his offer. He goes on to say that the United States is striving for peace, and while it cannot allow the spread of communism, it seeks for all people to see an increase in living standards and to ensure the security of both sides by demilitarizing and disarming both sides. sides everywhere