Ronald Reagan actually said...

Indeed, the whole incident appears to be inexplicable to civilized people everywhere.

Statement on the Soviet Attack on a Korean Civilian Airliner

08/31/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

America will honor her commitments to Japan, and we will continue to consult fully as true partners.

Just as we will count on Japan, Japan can count on America.

We are two nations based on freedom, free enterprise, private industry, and democracy.

Japan and America will go forward together.