The Gipper on Pope John Paul II

President Reagan meeting with Pope John Paul II in Miami, Florida. 9/10/87.

“In a violent world, Your Holiness, you have been a minister of peace and love. Your words, your prayers, your example have made you--for those who suffer oppression or the violence of war--a source of solace, inspiration, and hope. For this historic ministry the American people are grateful to you, and we wish you every encouragement in your journeys for peace and understanding in the world.”

-- Ronald Reagan (1984 when he greeted the Pope in Alaska)