Ronald Reagan: “The arts and humanities are not just important to our culture, they are vital to our way of life.”

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

Naturally, I heartily approve.

If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.

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.