Ronald Reagan actually said...

I urge all civilian employees of the Federal government and members of the Armed Forces to support this voluntary effort.

Memorandum Urging Support of the American National Red Cross

01/30/1983

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The American people will not be satisfied with anything less.

I urge you and your colleagues to support the substitute resolution sponsored by Congressmen Broomfield, Carney, and Stratton.

I view this initiative as one of the most important and challenging of my Presidency.

Consider it a real nice wholesome gathering, and everybody has a lot of fun.