Ronald Reagan: “I'm honored to be the honorary national chairman of those VIIth Paralympic Games.”

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

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.

America is the shining city on the hill. Welcome all who enter to follow their dreams.

It was a message of peace.