Ronald Reagan actually said...

It has sparked a resurgence of pride among all Americans—pride in our ability to do great things when we set out to do them.

Statement on Signing a Bill Concerning the Space Shuttle Program

08/19/1982

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I have granted full and unconditional pardons to W. Mark Felt and Edward S. Miller.

Their convictions grew out of their good-faith belief that their actions were necessary to preserve the security interests of our country.

America was at war in 1972, and Messrs. Felt and Miller followed procedures they believed essential.

To punish them further—after 3 years of criminal prosecution proceedings—would not serve the ends of justice.