Ronald Reagan. (№ 318547)

- You already the oldest President in the history of the country. Some of your employees told me that after meeting with Mr. Mondale you were very tired. <...> You can with full confidence say that will be able to work in such conditions?
- I refuse to consider the question of age Central to this campaign. Therefore, I will never for political purposes not to focus on the youth and inexperience of my opponent.
- You already are the oldest President in history. And some of your staff say you were tired after your most recent encounter with Mr. Mondale... <...> Is there any doubt in your mind that you would be able to function in such circumstances?
- I want you to know that also I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent's youth and inexperience.