Ronald Reagan: “It was faith in God and in ourselves that made this country great.”

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

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

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.

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.