Ronald Reagan: “I wonder if their American counterparts are talking through an interpreter in the countries where they're located.”

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

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.

These unilateral reductions would, however, give a long-awaited encouragement for our efforts to achieve the genuine balance in conventional forces that would assure greater security and stability in Europe.

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