Ronald Reagan: “We want to reduce the weapons of war, pure and simple.”

We've only heard the same as you've heard: that he has been suggesting doing something of this kind.

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.

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

We must remain strong and free of illusion.