Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I know how much you cherish your Irish heritage and how much you are looking forward to setting foot in that tiny village in County Tipperary."

"I express your sentiments, sir, and those of our own people and of the people of both parts of Ireland when we say to all those who struggle with the problem of peace in Ireland: 'Please get back on t..."

"I welcome these developments and sincerely hope that General Secretary Chernenko and other members of the new Soviet leadership will approach these negotiations in a similarly positive spirit."

"Peace and good cheer have never left Irish hearts."