Ronald Reagan: “America's always been blessed in times such as these with citizens of stature who come forward to make certain the job…”

The pursuit of peace is, of course, always in season.

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.

Well, that wasn't a proposal. That was a decision that has been made.

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