Ronald Reagan actually said...

We have every reason to be proud of the distinct cultural traditions of our two peoples.

Remarks Following Meetings With President Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado of Mexico in La Paz

08/13/1983

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So while it's good to talk about serious things, it's just as important and just as American to have some fun.

I don't think that would be appropriate to impose on him.

Well, then he's just misinformed.

Indeed, some centuries ago one writer of proverbs described as 'wonderful the way of a ship in the midst of a sea.'