Ronald Reagan actually said...

The 39 Americans held hostage for 17 days by terrorists in Lebanon are free, safe, and at this moment, on their way to Frankfurt, Germany.

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

06/29/1985

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Every morning when I wake up I thank God for having given me the opportunity to serve.

I don't think that this has any effect on the peace process.

You do not negotiate or bargain with terrorists.

Now, Sam, you know that that's something I can't talk about either.