Ronald Reagan: “Let us rededicate ourselves to preserving their legacy so that we can bequeath to our grandchildren an America blessed…”

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.

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.

I can't be late for my luncheon.