Ronald Reagan: “Our countries are economic leaders in the world of sophisticated technology, industry, and science.”

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.

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

I do hereby proclaim December 17, 1988, as Wright Brothers Day.