Ronald Reagan: “I don't see where they fit.”

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.

I'm sure they'll—as we will—they'll take it for what it is.

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.

We must remain strong and free of illusion.