Ronald Reagan actually said...

I do hereby proclaim to Dennis Conner and the crew of Stars and Stripes the heartfelt congratulations and appreciation of our Nation for a job well done.

Context

Proclamation 5607—Congratulating Stars and Stripes on Its Victory in the America's Cup

02/08/1987

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