Ronald Reagan: “I wish to make clear my understanding that sections 252(a) (1) and (2) of the amended act do not preclude me or future…”

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

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.

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

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.