Ronald Reagan actually said...

This is a moment of joy for them, for their loved ones, and for our nation.

Remarks Announcing the Release of the Hostages From the Trans World Airlines Hijacking Incident

06/29/1985

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Today I call upon the U.S. Congress to keep faith with itself.

The idea that if we removed all the pressure on the Sandinistas they would somehow then move to peace and democracy has been proven false.

The Sandinistas' real face is not hard to find.

This would undermine both our strategic deterrent and our position in the START negotiations.