Ronald Reagan: “Tonight, however, is the first time that a Sri Lankan chief of state…”

On the recordJune 17, 1984

Tonight, however, is the first time that a Sri Lankan chief of state has been an official guest at the White House.

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Toasts of President Reagan and President J.R. Jayewardene of Sri Lanka at the State Dinner

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Ronald Reagan: “Tonight, however, is the first time that a Sri Lankan chief of state has been an official guest at the White House.”