Ronald Reagan: “In the real world, peace through strength must be our motto.”

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.

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

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.

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