Ronald Reagan actually said...

I do hereby designate July 9, 1982 as National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day.

Proclamation 4944—National P.O.W.-M.I.A. Recognition Day

05/31/1982

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Providing help to people in need is a tradition in which the American people should take great pride.

Our loyalty lies with little taxpayers, not big taxspenders.

I do hereby proclaim the week commencing with the fourth Monday in June 1982 as 'National NCO/Petty Officer Week.'

No, I've given no green light whatsoever.