Ronald Reagan: “This Sunday Nancy and I will be addressing the Nation on TV with an urgent message: that now is the time to stand up…”

I don't say that we're not prepared.

I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.

I can't be late for my luncheon.

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.