Ronald Reagan: “The American people sent a message loud and clear, but I guess Washington just doesn't hear”

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

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

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…

I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit for political purposes my opponent's youth and inexperience.