Corrects Prime Minister : Mr. Thatcher to the Rescue
Margaret Thatcher’s husband joined Nancy Reagan in the role of first spouse coming to the rescue today when the British prime minister made a gaffe by getting mixed up over which country she was in.
Thatcher, speaking at a reception during a six-nation tour of Asia, said she was very impressed with the way the host government was handling the problems of Malaysia.
Husband Denis, standing by her side, whispered that she was now in Indonesia.
Without hesitation, she apologized. “I’m so sorry,” she said. Then, to the amusement of 200 guests, she turned to Denis and added, “Thank you, dear.”
Nancy Reagan has been known to whisper suggested replies to President Reagan when he has been confronted with questions from the news media.
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