Ronald Reagan actually said...

And today our nation has crowned her greatness with grace, and we gather this evening to honor five artists who have helped her to do so.

Yet they worked long and hard, following their dreams, and succeeded in bringing music, drama, and laughter into our lives.

We launched a major initiative in 1982 to nurture an appreciation of ties between us to enhance German-American contacts at all levels.

Chancellor Kohl and I share that desire, and we'll continue to work diligently to bring about a more peaceful world.