Ronald Reagan: “The people of the United States... join millions throughout the world in fervent prayer for his full and rapid recovery.”

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

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

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

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.