Ronald Reagan: “I am withholding my approval of H.R. 4175, a bill 'To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 1987 for certain maritime…”

Well, that wasn't a proposal. That was a decision that has been made.

Rather than making them or talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we work out some recognition of our mutual problems, make it possible for them to come here legally with a work permit, and then, while they’re working and earning…

That is, again, one of those things I should have said to your question.

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.