Ronald Reagan: “I support the expressed goal of this legislation, which is to reduce potential public health risks.”

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

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…

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

Let us always take with us the spirit of vision, skill, and excellence.