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...hope the pilot doesn't make a mistake and bring us into the Potomac. I forgot my galoshes," jokes Horowitz as the plane descends to National Airport. "I don't think that's funny," counters Wanda, sternly. When the plane lands, the pianist applauds loudly. The pilot rings the all-clear bell, and Horowitz perks up. "F sharp," he remarks. "I hope Mrs. Reagan will be there," says Wanda...
...voices the same hope to a representative from the U.S. Information Agency, who meets them at the gate. The implied question is evaded. "I asked you if Mrs. Reagan will be there," repeats Wanda. "I want an answer." The answer is no. It is not an official function, so only the President will be present. "I am insulted," says Wanda, her voice rising. "I have come to Washington with my husband as his wife to meet the President and his wife. I am going to Russia with my husband. I do not understand why I have come here...
...windy now, and Wanda is further infuriated when she learns that their limousine cannot pick them up at curbside. "This lane is for taxis only," explains the shaken USIA woman. That does it. "I will go back to New York," Mrs. Horowitz announces. Her husband quickly seconds the motion: "If she's not going, then I'm not going." A compromise is reached: Wanda will take a taxi...
...drab security checkpoint in the old Executive Office Building, another problem arises. "Is there a mistake?" asks Wanda. "The last time we came to the White House, we entered through the front door with those lovely pillars. Now they bring us to the servants' entrance." Inside the White House, she is still unmollified. "I wish there were something I could do to change your mood for the better," says USIA Director Charles Z. Wick. "There is," she replies. "You can send me back to New York immediately...
...will be an ambassador between you and Gorbachev, Mr. President," says Horowitz. Taking Wanda's arm, he introduces her. "And this is my wife. Did you know that she is the daughter of Toscanini?" As Reagan takes Wanda's hand, photographers snap the scene furiously...