Ronald Reagan: “Generations of Americans recall the lines of Joaquin Miller's poem, 'Columbus': 'Now speak, brave Adm'r'l, speak and…”

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

Are you better off than you were four years ago?

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

Rather than making them or talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we work out some recognition of our mutual problems, make it possible for them to come here legally with a work permit, and then, while they’re working and earning…