Ronald Reagan actually said...

One of the greatest threats to freedom is that it will never be taken for granted—or, pardon me, I should say, it will be taken for granted is the threat.

Context

Toast at the State Dinner for Prime Minister Poul Schlfiter of Denmark

09/09/1985

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