Ronald Reagan: “More people are working this year than ever before in our history, and a job is the surest escape from poverty.”

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

This is a great day.

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

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.