Ronald Reagan: “Increased trade spells more jobs, higher earnings, better products, less inflation, and cooperation over confrontation.”

Naturally, I heartily approve.

The strength of our nation has never been with the Washington colony but with the American people.

We must remain strong and free of illusion.

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.