Ronald Reagan actually said...

It is built upon the concept that selection of career civil servants must be based on merit principles.

Memorandum on the Centennial of the Federal Civil Service System

01/09/1983

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The United States gives terrorists no rewards and no guarantees.

The 39 Americans held hostage for 17 days by terrorists in Lebanon are free, safe, and at this moment, on their way to Frankfurt, Germany.

This is a moment of joy for them, for their loved ones, and for our nation.

The sword and shield of the Communist Party of the U.S.S.R.