Ronald Reagan actually said...

"But we also share their pride in his professional achievements, his service to his country, and his strength of heart and spirit."

"But Joe Louis was more than a sports legend—his career was an indictment of racial bigotry and a source of pride and inspiration to millions of white and black people around the world."

"They shape the character of our people through the love and nurture of their children."

"Every American remembers with pride the dignity, determination, and quiet courage with which they withstood the abuse of their captors."