Ronald Reagan actually said...

Mississippi can take pride in the accomplishments of John Stennis, but he is a United States Senator, and so we celebrate his contribution to all of America.

Context

Remarks at a Dinner Honoring Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi

06/22/1988

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