Ronald Reagan actually said...

I urge that this amendment be quickly adopted, for the vast majority of our people believe there is a need for prayer in our public schools and institutions.

Context

Message to the Congress Transmitting the Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Prayer in Schools

03/07/1983

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