I couldn't help but say to Mr. Gorbachev just think how easy his task and mine might be in these meetings that we held if suddenly there was a threat to this world from another planet. We'd find out once and for all that we really are all human beings here on this earth together.

Summary

This quote, often attributed to President Ronald Reagan during a meeting with Mikhail Gorbachev, implies that the presence of a common extraterrestrial threat would unite humanity, transcending national boundaries and highlighting our common humanity. It suggests that such a threat would undeniably prove our shared interests and interconnectedness, potentially making it easier to find solutions to global issues and promote cooperation among nations. The quote highlights the importance of recognizing our commonalities and working together, rather than focusing on our differences, for the betterment of humanity as a whole.

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