08/04/1983
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"Future generations of Americans will be thankful for our efforts to humanely regain control of our borders and thereby preserve the value of one of the most sacred possessions of our people: American ..."
"The good-hearted actions of individuals promote the public good."
"I am withholding my approval of S. 1128, the 'Water Quality Act of 1986.'"
"This bill, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, that I will sign in a few minutes is the most comprehensive reform of our immigration laws since 1952."