Ronald Reagan: “I expressed our admiration for President Mobutu's courageous action in sending troops to assist the Government of Chad…”

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…

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

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

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