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Ronald Reagan applauds Mother Teresa after presenting her with the Medal of Freedom on June 20, 1985.

Remarks by the President Upon the Death of President Ronald Reagan

THE PRESIDENT: This is a sad hour in the life of America. A great American life has come to an end. I have just spoken to Nancy Reagan. On behalf of our whole nation, Laura and I offered her and the Reagan family our prayers and our condolences.

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