During a soundcheck before a radio address in 1984, unaware that it was being broadcast:
"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've just signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes."
This little Goldwater-esque quip got the Gipper in quite a heap of trouble with the news media, but the people saw through it and his approval ratings actually went up. The audio clip can be found here.
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Another good Reagan quote: "Mac McGill is a damn good coach. Mac McGill is Panther football."
finally, a good post.
I still powerbombed you twice
After I drank a 1/2 handle of Beam.
Best episode ever.
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