Ronald Reagan actually said...

"One of the greatest strengths of our Nation is the rich mixture of people from various cultural backgrounds."

"Today we celebrate this with the proclamation of National Hispanic Heritage Week, 1984."

"In recognition of the many achievements of the Hispanic American Community, I do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 10, 1984, as National Hispanic Heritage Week."

"Today it gives me great pleasure to sign this proclamation and to honor the wonderful people with whom we share that most precious title—American."