Ronald Reagan actually said...

The tragedy of Afghanistan continues as the valiant and courageous Afghan freedom fighters persevere in standing up against the brutal power of the Soviet invasion and occupation.

Context

Proclamation 5033—Afghanistan Day, 1983

03/20/1983

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