Ronald Reagan: “Let us resolve that we, the people, will build an American opportunity society in which all of us will go forward…”

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1988, as Wright Brothers Day.

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

America is the shining city on the hill. Welcome all who enter to follow their dreams.

I am delighted that later today I'll have the opportunity to welcome President Gorbachev to the United States and extend to him the hospitality and good wishes of the American people.