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.

Ronald Reagan

Joke made during a microphone check prior to a scheduled radio address.

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Cold War

Author

Ronald Reagan

Statement Type

Political joke Joke

Language

English

Time

1984 1980s 20th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

From

United States

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Citation

Reagan, Ronald. Joke during microphone check prior to weekly radio address. 11 Aug. 1984, Rancho del Cielo, California, USA.

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Medium
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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Citation

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