Ronald Reagan actually said...

Christa McAuliffe and all the magnificent Challenger Seven taught this lesson of courage, spirit, and love to America's children.

Remarks to Employees of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the First Anniversary of the Explosion of the Challenger Space Shuttle

01/27/1987

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

The national emergency declared on March 30, 1984, must continue in effect beyond March 30, 1985.

I have extended the emergency concerning the continuation in effect of export regulations.

We're bullish on the American economy.

I am continuing the national emergency in order to deal with the threat posed by the unrestricted access of foreign parties to United States...