Ronald Reagan actually said...

"We cannot but condemn Iranian seizure and occupation of Iraqi territory."

"We are determined to help bring the war to the promptest possible negotiated end, without victor or vanquished, leaving intact the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Iran and Iraq."

"We would regard any such expansion of the war as a major threat to our interests as well as to those of our friends in the region."

"We are proud to nominate a person of such high caliber as Dr. Rhodes."