Ronald Reagan: “I'm happy to be in Santa Fe de Bogota, the Athens of America.”

The pursuit of peace is, of course, always in season.

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

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

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.