Ronald Reagan actually said...

One of my proudest days in office was when I appointed Sandra Day O'Connor to be the first woman in history on the United States Supreme Court.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Elected Republican Women Officials

06/28/1984

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Tonight, however, is the first time that a Sri Lankan chief of state has been an official guest at the White House.

I do hereby proclaim June 13, 1984, as Harmon Killebrew Day.

Your visit has undoubtedly strengthened the bond between our two countries.

And she will continue to remind us of the friendship between the people of Sri Lanka and the people of the United States.