George Bush actually said...

We will be interested in his views on the critical issues confronting the U.S.S.R. and its place in the world.

Let's not forget that it was President Gorbachev's courageous policies of glasnost and perestroika that were the pivotal factors enabling us...

I have great respect for President Gorbachev, as I do for him.

It's been a joy to have you here once again, sir.