Ronald Reagan: “We're very proud of all of you and grateful to you.”

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

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.

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

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