Tim Russert's False Statement About Reagan's Legacy

CLAIM:

"One other political point, the Republicans achieved control of the United States Congress for the first time in 70 years, of both houses, under Ronald Reagan."
- Tim Russert, 6/10/04

FACT:

In 1994, six years after Ronald Reagan left office, "The Republicans took control of both houses of Congress for the first time since 1954." Both houses of Congress were never controlled by Republicans during Reagan's term.
- Encyclopedia Britannica