Ronald Reagan actually said...

I want to thank Senators Baker, Thurmond, Helms, and Hatch for their valiant efforts to restore this revered American tradition.

I foresee getting some of the things that we've been refused so far.

Today, for most of the people of Afghanistan, the March 21 New Year brings only the renewal of fighting, destruction, and death.

Let us therefore resolve to pay tribute to the brave Afghan people by observing March 21, 1984 as Afghanistan Day.