“Today marks my first State of the Union address to you, a constitutional duty as old as our Republic itself.”
“President Washington began this tradition in 1790 after reminding the Nation that the destiny of self-government and the “preservation of the sacred fire of liberty” is “finally staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.” For our friends in the press, who place a high premium on accuracy, let me say: I did not actually hear George Washington say that.” [Laughter]
“I will not make age an issue of this campaign. I am not going to exploit, for political purposes, my opponent’s youth and inexperience.”
“[…] although I’ve been around for a while. I can remember when a hot story broke and the reporters would run in yelling, “Stop the chisels!” ” [Laughter]
Ronald Reagan
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