Ronald Reagan: “I must note, however, that section 204 of the bill states that the President shall exercise certain authorities.”

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…

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

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

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