Ronald Reagan: “This legislation isn't a civil rights bill.”

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.

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.

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