Ronald Reagan: “That event tied the hearts of our people, and for all time sent a message to tyrants that free men are all citizens of…”

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

America's freedom does not belong to just one nation.

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…

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