My fellow Americans, I am pleased to tell you I just signed legislation which outlaws Russia forever. The bombing begins in five minutes. - Ronald Reagan, said during a microphone test, August 11, 1984.
Remember how the media tried to make a big deal out of that one? Like the man was not allowed to have a sense of humor, for pete's sake. Reagan's light side was one that just let you know the man was accessible. He just plain got it.
He certainly did. As for that particular quote I especially remember how badly the Ruskies reacted to it. What a hoot!