Ronald Reagan: “This legislation demonstrates the Nation's continuing commitment and support for these men and women, and their…”

I expressed to President Gorbachev my confidence that the work we began together at Geneva in 1985 will continue under the Bush administration.

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

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

We must and will dedicate ourselves as a Nation to continue this effort, and to stand in solidarity with those who resist, until the blessings of democracy, freedom, and respect for human dignity are assured throughout the world.