Ronald Reagan: “The family is the original and most effective Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.”

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…

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

That is, again, one of those things I should have said to your question.

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.