[kabar]

I was in Berlin when Natan Sharansky was exchanged on Glienicker Bridge in 1986. He got in Ambassador Burt's car and rolled through the streets of West Berlin. He asked Burt if he could wave to the some of the people lining the streets. Burt responded, "You are a free man now, you don't have to ask permission." While in the car, Sharansky received a call from President Reagan congratulating him on his release. I shook Sharansky's hand when he was processed at Templehof airport. It was a magical moment for all involved. He is a great man with tremendous courage and unwavering principles. It was men like him and Reagan who helped lead to the downfall of the Soviet Union.

[Stultis]

I was in Berlin when Natan Sharansky was exchanged on Glienicker Bridge in 1986.

I was here in Texas, but I remember that day. A great day in the world and a great day for freedom in Ronald Reagan's America!

[Ziva]

When Sharansky was released by the Soviets, he was told to "walk straight across the bridge." Ever defiant, Sharansky chose to walk in a zig-zag fashion rather than to obey the Soviet authorities.