Ronald Reagan: “The commercial interaction of our people, generally free from rancor and distrust, has been an unmatched blessing to our…”

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.

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

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.