In the next four years, somebody is going to have to continue the arms limitation talks with Gorbachev. Somebody is going to have to find out if Gorbachev is for real. Somebody is going to have to deal with him and look him in the eye and not blink. This is no time for uncertainty. No time to train somebody in how to meet with the Russians. This is the time for strength and experience. This is the time for somebody who is ready on day one to be a great president.

In the next four years, somebody is going to have to continue the arms limitation talks with Gorbachev. Somebody is going to have to find out if Gorbachev is for real. Somebody is going to have to deal with him and look him in the eye and not blink. This is no time for uncertainty. No time to train somebody in how to meet with the Russians. This is the time for strength and experience. This is the time for somebody who is ready on day one to be a great president., 5e029b6eb310e0b54a0024980ffaf27e. Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections. https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/digital_objects/60874 Accessed August 12, 2026.