Quotes - "I was pleased last year to proclaim 1983 the year of the Bible. But, you know, a group called the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) severely criticized me for doing that. Well, I wear their indictment like a badge of honor."
— January 1984.
"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
— Joke while testing microphone, Aug. 11, 1984
"Honey, I forgot to duck."
— To Nancy Reagan in the emergency room after he was shot by a would-be assassin, March 30, 1981.
In closing let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future. I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead."
- Nov. 5, 1994, announcing he had Alzheimer's disease. |
