Ronald Reagan actually said...

Mrs. Parrino was first appointed as a member of the Council in October 1982 and as Chairman of the Council in November 1983.

With great regret I have agreed to Robert Gates' request that his name be withdrawn as the nominee to be Director of Central Intelligence.

It is clear that at this point confirmation proceedings would not be in the interest of the CIA or the Nation.

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 2, 1987, as the Centennial of the sign...