Ronald Reagan actually said...

"There is no institution more vital to our Nation's survival than the American family."

"Letting government handle it, as it has done, has done to our economy just about what Mrs. O'Leary's cow did to the city of Chicago."

"Our fathers bear an awesome responsibility-one that they shoulder willingly and fulfill with a love that asks no recompense."

"It is only fitting that we have this special day to pay tribute to those men-our natural fathers, adoptive fathers and foster fathers—who deserve our deepest respect and devotion."