[instantgratification]

The Berlin Wall came down largely due to two events: 1) Hungary removed border restrictions with Austria, and East German tourists began travelling to Austria via Hungary; and 2) returning from Austria, East Germans began demonstrating against Honecker, who was replaced by Krenz.

I don’t think most of those East Germans heard Reagan’s speech.

[Tailgunner Joe]

Ronald Reagan Bust Inaugurated in Budapest - September 22, 2006 - At the inauguration Ambassador April Foley, Budapest Mayor Gábor Demszky, and former Hungarian Ambassador to the United States Péter Zwack eulogized the 40th U.S. President and drew attention to the role he played in the democratization of Eastern Europe.