Political Quotes

On the recordApril 2, 1987
In Indiana, babies aren't born with silver spoons in their mouths; they come equipped with basketballs and high-top sneakers.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Remarks to the Indiana University Hoosiers on Winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball Championship

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