Ronald Reagan: “We believe the West's most fundamental resource is the strength of democratic institutions.”

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

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…

If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.