Ronald Reagan said "Well, gentlemen of the Stars & Stripes, for a few days you enabled us all to become airborne, and we thank you." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 8, 1987

Well, gentlemen of the Stars & Stripes, for a few days you enabled us all to become airborne, and we thank you.

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Republican · California

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Remarks on Greeting the Crew of Stars & Stripes, the America's Cup Winner

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