Political Quotes

On the recordJune 7, 1983
To be the best basketball player ever is a pressure I put on myself.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on Greeting the Philadelphia 76'ers, the National Basketball Association World Champions

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