Ronald Reagan actually said...

Because that story, according to the transcript which I've read, is a complete distortion of the truth.

We considered George a friend, a dutiful and unyielding servant of the people he represented in Congress for the past 14 years.

Appointment of the Membership of Emergency Board No. 211 To Investigate Railroad Labor Disputes

His full and unselfish life for the good of his fellow man will live on as an example to us all.