Ronald Reagan actually said...

These anniversaries remind us that the great American experiment in freedom and democracy has really just begun.

Nancy and I are both saddened by the news of Benny Goodman's death.

So, on this day for fathers, we, too, say thanks to America's dads—for the labor and legacy of our families and our freedoms.

We all miss Benny but will forever remember his contributions to American life and music.