Ronald Reagan: “Modern Americans are enjoying the accomplishments made possible by Columbus' initiative and courage.”

We have walked a long way together to clear a path for peace.

We've only heard the same as you've heard: that he has been suggesting doing something of this kind.

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

We have not come this far through lack of strength or any weakness in our resolve, nor has there been anything inevitable about what we've achieved.