Ronald Reagan: “Greater cooperation in this critical area will be of substantial benefit to our country.”

The objective of the United States remains, as always, a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

We have walked a long way together to clear a path for peace.

Well, that wasn't a proposal. That was a decision that has been made.

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.