 Mr. General Secretary, these last few days have been exciting indeed for both of us. For our fellow countrymen who follow the course of our discussions, I'm pleased to report that upon the completion of our business, that this summit has been a clear success. Like the star on the top of the National Christmas tree, which was lit the evening you arrived, Mr. General Secretary, this summit has lit the sky with hope for all people of goodwill. And as we leave it, leave it is up to both sides to ensure that the luster does not wear off and to follow through on our commitments as we move forward to the next steps in improving the relations between our countries and peoples. Mr. General Secretary, these last few days have been exciting indeed for both of us and for our fellow countrymen who follow the course of our discussions. I'm pleased to report that upon the completion of our business, that this summit has been a clear success. Like the star on the top of our National Christmas tree, which was lit the evening you arrived, Mr. General Secretary, this summit has lit the sky with hope for all people of goodwill. After we leave it is up to both sides to ensure that the luster does not wear off and to follow through on our commitments as we move forward to the next steps in improving the relations between our countries and peoples. I believe both the General Secretary and I can walk away from our meetings with a sense of accomplishment. We've proven that adversaries, even with the most basic philosophical differences, can talk candidly and respectfully with one another and with perseverance find common ground. We did not hide from the weighty differences that separate us. Many of them, of course, remain. One of my predecessors, President Franklin Roosevelt, once said, history cannot be rewritten by wishful thinking. Our discussions in that spirit were straightforward and designed to open a thoughtful communication between our governments on the critical issues that confront us. I believe that we, with the General Secretary, are proud of the fact that we have reached this meeting. We've proved that adversaries, even with the most basic philosophical differences, can talk candidly and respectfully with one another and with perseverance to find common ground. We did not hide from the serious differences that separate us. Many of them, of course, remain. One of my predecessors, President Franklin Roosevelt, once said, history cannot be rewritten by wishful thinking. Our discussions in that spirit were straightforward and designed to open a deeper dialogue between our governments on the critical issues that confront us. Our exchange on human rights has emphasized the first-rate importance that we, in Western democratic countries, give respect to the basic freedoms. I am pleased that during our meeting we discussed this issue, which has such a life-threatening importance, and provided a dialogue on human rights at the highest levels of our governments. At this point, these conflicts continue to take a heavy toll in lives and impose a heavy burden on East-West relations. The General Secretary and I expressed different points of view. We did so bluntly. For that reason alone, our talks have been useful in this area. Moreover, we agree that it is necessary to search for real political solutions to these conflicts. But so far, we cannot be satisfied with what has been achieved. We must now press ahead in the search for political solutions that advance the cause of peace and freedom for the people suffering in these wars. The door has been opened, and it will stay open to serious discussion of ending these regional conflicts. The General Secretary and I expressed different points of view. We did so bluntly. For that reason, our talks in this area have been useful. We agree that it is necessary to search for real political solutions to these conflicts. But so far, we cannot be satisfied with what has been achieved. We must now press forward in the search for political solutions that advance the cause of peace and freedom for the people suffering in these wars. The door has been opened, and it will stay open to serious discussion of ending these regional conflicts. The door has been opened, and it will stay open to serious discussion of ending these regional conflicts. We agree that it is necessary to search for real political solutions that advance the cause of peace and freedom for the people suffering in these wars. But so far, we cannot be satisfied with what has been achieved. We must now press forward in the search for political solutions that advance the cause of peace and freedom for the people suffering in these wars. We must now press forward in the search for political solutions that advance the cause of peace and freedom. We have both our peoples, yet it cannot help but believe that mankind is the biggest winner. At long last, we have begun the task of actually reducing these deadly weapons rather than simply putting limits on their growth. Alvin Kulich once said, the story is made only by the topic of action. Indeed, we needed a lot of effort, and almost above the human commitment to the negotiations on both sides. As a result, we received a contract that really goes into history. It is in the interests of both our peoples. But it seems to me that most of all of this has won over mankind. Finally, we have begun the implementation of the long reduction of this deadly weapon, rather than simply putting limits on its growth. The INF Treaty as proud of it as we are should be viewed as a beginning, not an end. Further arms reduction is now possible. I am pleased some progress has been made toward a strategic arms reduction treaty over the last three days. Individual agreements will not in and of themselves result in sustained progress. We need a realistic understanding of each other's intentions and objectives, a process for dealing with differences in a practical and straightforward manner. And we need patience, creativity and persistence in achieving what we set out to do. As a result of this summit, the framework for building such a relationship has been strengthened.power and agreement in and of itself will not give sustained progress. We will need a realistic understanding of our intentions and goals, a process of dealing with differences in a practical and straightforward manner. And we need patience, creativity and persistence in achieving what we set out to do. As a result, we will be able toories to continue working together, I am determined to use this framework. My goal, which I believe you share, Mr. General Secretary, is a more constructive relationship between our governments, long-lasting rather than transitory improvements. Together we can bring about a more secure and prosperous future for our peoples and a more peaceful world. Both of us are aware of the difficult challenges and special responsibilities inherent in this task. I am determined to use this framework. My goal, which I believe you share, Mr. General Secretary, is to create more constructive relationships between our governments and long-lasting rather than transitory improvements. Together we can create a more secure and prosperous future for our peoples and a more peaceful world on Earth. We are aware of the difficulties and special responsibilities inherent in this task. During World War II, when so many young Russians served at the front, the poem Wait for Me became a prayer spoken on the lips of Russian families who dreamed one day of the happiness that their reunion would bring. The cause of world peace and world freedom is still waiting, Mr. General Secretary. It has waited long enough. General Secretary Gorbachev, Mrs. Gorbachev, it is good that you came to America. Nancy and I are pleased to have welcomed you here. Your visit was short, yet I hope you'll take with you a better sense of the spirit and soul of the United States of America. Thank you. Mr. General Secretary, Mrs. Gorbachev, it is good that you came to America. Nancy and I are pleased to have welcomed you here. Your visit was short, but I hope you'll take with you a better sense of the spirit and soul of the United States of America. And when you get back to Moscow, please pass on to the Soviet people the best wishes of the American people for a peaceful and prosperous New Year. Thank you and Godspeed on your journey. Dear Mr. President, Dear Mrs. Reagan, Ladies and Gentlemen! I wish you the best wishes of the American people, peace and success in the new year. Thank you and God bless you. Dear Mr. President, Dear Mrs. Reagan, Ladies and Gentlemen. Mr. President, Dear Mrs. Reagan, Ladies and Gentlemen. In these last few hours before the arrival of the people, we are pleased to note that the visit to Washington has completely justified our hopes. It has been three days of intense work of business and an open discussion on the cardinal problems of the Soviet-American relations and the current aspects of world politics. In these last hours before our departure from home, we note with satisfaction that the visit to Washington has on the whole justified our hopes. We have had three days of hard work of business-like and frank discussions on the pivotal problems of Soviet-American relations and on important aspects of the current world situation. It has been done quite a lot. I would especially like to highlight the unprecedented in the history of nuclear age chess. The signing of the agreements, in accordance with which the two largest military-strategic relations of the state have taken on themselves the obligation to practically destroy part of the nuclear weapon. And thus, we hope that the beginning of the process of nuclear weapons has been laid. A good deal has been accomplished. I would like to emphasize, in particular, an unprecedented step in the history of the nuclear age. The signing of the treaty, under which the two militarily and strategically greatest powers have assumed an obligation to actually destroy a portion of their nuclear weapons. Thus, we hope, setting in motion the process of nuclear disarmament. Our negotiations with President Ronald Reagan have marked the famous progress of the central issue of this process. In the case of significant reduction of strategic offensive weapons of the most powerful in the world, although there is still a lot of work to be done here. It has been useful to change the opinion that allowed us to understand the position of each other in relation to regional conflicts, the development of bilateral ties and human rights. We will soon be able to find something out of this. We will soon be able to find a solution. The rightful angle of the change of view, which is very familiar, and is undoubtedly constructive. Although the main course of the visit was negotiations with President Mshat, I am not inclined to reduce the importance of meeting members of the congress, other political figures with business circles, representatives of the public, science, culture, leaders of mass information. This communication allows deeper, more fundamental, to find out more about each other, opens rich sources for checking views, prices and even established stereotypes. All this is important both for politics and for the people of the country, and for the people of the country. We will soon be able to find something out of this. We will soon be able to find something out of this. All this is important both for politics and for the people of the country. This meeting confirmed the impression that in the American society, the desire for health, improvement of the American-Soviet relations is growing. That is, we have seen the meeting movement, which has long existed in the Soviet people. These meetings have confirmed the impression that there is a growing desire in American society for improved Soviet-American relations. In short, what we have seen here is a movement matching the move that has long been prevalent among Soviet people. In bidding farewell to America, I am looking forward to a new encounter with it, in the hope that I will then be able to see not only its capital, but also to meet face-to-face with its great people, to chat and to have some lively exchanges with ordinary people. I believe that what we have achieved in the end of today's meeting and negotiations will help the modern and significantly improve the atmosphere in the world, and in the United States in terms of a more correct and tolerable event of the Soviet Union. I believe that what we have accomplished during the meeting and the discussions will, with time, help considerably to improve the atmosphere in the world at large, and in America itself, in terms of its more correct and tolerant personality. The perception of my country, the Soviet Union. Today, the Soviet Union and the United States are closer to the common goal of strengthening international security. But this goal is yet to be reached. There is still much work to be done, and we must get down to it without delay. Mr. President, esteemed citizens of the United States, we are grateful for your hospitality and we wish success, well-being and peace to all Americans. Thank you and goodbye.