Ronald Reagan: “I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Dr. William L. Roper.”

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

I think he recognizes that their massive buildup has been responsible for the great economic crisis that he faces there in the Soviet Union.

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.

That is, again, one of those things I should have said to your question.