Ronald Reagan: “This is the first time I've given the Medal of Freedom with the intuition that the recipient might take it home, melt it…”

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.

If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.