Ronald Reagan: “I call upon all Americans to reflect this spirit of generosity and cooperation by joining in partnership with others to…”

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

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

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.