 Mr. President, do you think that Gorbachev will be willing to pursue start negotiations without winking at the start wars? I don't want to make any comments on that right now. It all begins in the morning, and I have some opening remarks here for our meeting here that I want to give. So, anyway, we'll thank you all for coming. What are your opening remarks? In less than 24 hours, I'll be welcoming General Secretary Gorbachev. With our earlier meetings, we will pursue a broad range of issues. The highlights of the summit will be the signing, I think, of the INF Treaty. I've always said that I'd rather have no treaty than one that doesn't add to our security and that of our allies. And the INF Treaty meets that test. It's a solid accomplishment for the United States and our allies. By the first time, we will reduce nuclear weapons rather than just limit their building. By having global limits, we'll make Asia as well as Europe more secure. We've done this without weakening the other elements of our defensive posture in Europe, and we'll have the toughest verification provisions of any treaty on the books. It's only because I know that I can get the candid views of America's military leaders that I can have confidence in the wisdom of going forward with this agreement. Our regular meetings to discuss our national security have been invaluable to me. I remember we talked about the issue of European security at our last meeting when we were joined by General Galvin, the NATO Supreme Allied Commander. And I'm looking forward to continuing that discussion. What I get from such discussions is that our security in Europe remains firmly linked, and we're going to keep it that way. In addition to signing a treaty that will eliminate an entire class of offensive nuclear missiles, I want to use the summit to move forward in other areas. I want a start agreement, but only if it's a good one, one we can verify and which enhances our security. At the same time, I want to set the stage for one day deploying effective defenses in a manner that will strengthen our strategic stability. Admiral Crowe has given me your thoughts on how to move toward these goals in several recent meetings. But now, that's enough from me. I think it's time for me to listen to you. What are the prospects for a start agreement, progress on a start agreement, Mr. President? Well, you know me. I'm always optimistic. Are you up to going one-on-one with Mr. Gorbachev? How are you feeling? What's that? Are you up to going one-on-one with Mr. Gorbachev? Feeling spunky? As I told you, you can't be tougher than Harold Flynn. What do you make of some of the ugly things that the conservatives said last week about you? I don't think I'd better comment on that. What do you think of books being written about you and your wife by your former aides? I'm not going to comment on that either right now, but I think that it's time for us to start this meeting. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President. Can you comment later? Sean, are you supposed to office? I can't wait to see you, too. Oh, there. Good to see you again. Good to see you. Good to see you. You know each other? President of Germany, and then a couple of years ago, the Kennedy Center. Good to see you. And we've got our Aaron Mills. Hello there. Nice to see you. President of the Pageant of Peace, Joe Riley. Mr. President, how are you? I'm fine. Good to see you. And Richard Robson, who's also worked in the Pageant of Peace. Looks like you've been in Santa Barbara. I have. I have a group here together. I think they have this coming. They seem to be that way. They seem to be in that way. Maybe someone moves on. Joe, why don't you go over there? Ladies over there, let's balance it out here. Joe, right at this point. Well, listen, I think it's wonderful. I'm sorry that I can't. I know. We're sorry that somebody might come to shoot Santa Claus and get me by myself. Stop it. Well, it's a pretty big target. Oh, right. Sensation. What do you have coming up? Really? It's amazing. I think I almost wish you the most successful next three or four days. Amen. The United States and the world. Thank you very much. We have a lot of confidence in you all. America does it. I think it's significant today with the 46th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. We'll come and solve it. I can't help but believe that maybe in the first half, look at what happens. 135,000 people. They can't go back and live where they live. Radioactivity and all. That disaster was less than one single warhead. That sounds like a sweatshirt all over. I'm hoping maybe that's steering. Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you for your time. She looks pretty. Thank you. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, the President of the United States and Mrs. Reagan. My fellow citizens, the 1987 pageant of peace has a special significance this year. The lighting of the national Christmas tree with its star of peace atop could not come at a more symbolic moment. Two hours ago, General Secretary Gorbachev's plane touched down on American soil. I invited him to come and discuss ways in which we can reduce the tensions between our two countries. He and I will meet in hopes of promoting peace for our peoples and all the people of the earth. I hope the General Secretary is watching this on TV. I'd like him to see what we're celebrating because for us, Christmas celebrates the cause of peace on earth, goodwill toward men. I cannot think of a better spirit in which to begin the meetings of the next several days. As a small reminder of that spirit, a star of peace atop the national Christmas tree will be lit day and night during the time our Soviet guests are here. And as we look out from the White House during our discussions, let the star remind us why we've gathered and what we seek. In Luke, chapter 10, verse 5, we read, Peace be to this house. That blessing is most appropriate over the next several days. And with that said, Tommy Valenti, we'll light the national Christmas tree and let the star of peace shine for all of us. You'll hear them in the morning. Our meetings. Well, thank you. This is something I wish you hadn't seen, but... Well, thank you. This is my sister, Helena Steele. Well, hello there. Nice to meet you. Good to meet you. Well, why don't we get in here for a little family picture? Action. You want to see this? Yeah. If you can face this way and stay right there, it's very nice. We'll smile at you. One more. Thank you. Thank you. Mr. President, I have something else for you today, if I may. I can find it. Military office has ways of doing things that we don't always want to ask about. I was able to get a Soviet fender flag from Garboza. And, of course, an American fender flag. And we're all hopeful that these will find a place, perhaps, in your library. I'm sure they will. Well, I thank you very much. Thank you. And these are just two of the souvenirs of the Oval Office. Oh, thank you. And the souvenir. It's strictly a souvenir though. This office. It's history. Thank you. Wonderful. Thank you very much. Appreciate it. I hope you enjoy it. Good to see you.