Ronald Reagan: “It's been my honor and pleasure to have him here as a distinguished visitor but also as a very good friend.”

Naturally, I heartily approve.

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.

Yes, I would be deeply disappointed.

These unilateral reductions would, however, give a long-awaited encouragement for our efforts to achieve the genuine balance in conventional forces that would assure greater security and stability in Europe.