Ronald Reagan: “I am pleased to announce my intention to designate Colby H. Chandler to be Chairman of the President's Export Council.”

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

These unilateral reductions would, however, give a long-awaited encouragement for our efforts to achieve the genuine balance in conventional forces that would assure greater security and stability in Europe.

I think he recognizes that their massive buildup has been responsible for the great economic crisis that he faces there in the Soviet Union.

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.