Ronald Reagan: “The Nation is grateful for their special service, and enactment of H.R. 1811 makes clear the Nation's continuing concern…”

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

It was a message of peace.

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…

This is a great day.