As the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days. (Gore Vidal)

As the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days.

Gore Vidal

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