Ronald Reagan actually said...

Much has been said about the sacrifice made by those who served, but full recognition of the Nation's debt of gratitude to them is long over...

I call upon all Americans, and upon patriotic and civic organizations, to observe Sunday, April 26, 1981, as a National Day of Recognition f...

We must again establish the principle that debts to the Federal Government must be paid.

By their demonstrations of loyalty and courage, Vietnam veterans have earned our esteem.