Tear Down This Wall: Identity Quotes

How we cite our quotes: (Sentence)

Quote #4

East and West do not mistrust each other because we are armed; we are armed because we mistrust each other. And our differences are not about weapons but about liberty. When President Kennedy spoke at the City Hall those 24 years ago, freedom was encircled, Berlin was under siege. And today, despite all the pressures upon this city, Berlin stands secure in its liberty. (81-84)

The differences between the East and West are all about liberty…and Berlin is a city that has fought for and is now standing secure in its liberty. Therefore, Berlin is a Western city.

Quote #5

In a word, I would submit that what keeps you in Berlin is love—love both profound and abiding. (117)

Since we later learn that the Soviets and the Eastern world consider even symbols of love offensive, we definitely know we're not in an Eastern city if Berlin is all about the love.