Ronald Reagan: “Those who hold hostages, regardless of nationality, should release them immediately and unconditionally.”

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.

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

But there's nothing I can say that would make the situation right.