Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I don't think the people should take less than that."

"By refusing to make even this small saving to protect the American people against over-spending, the Congress has paved the way for higher interest rates and inflation."

"Of course, we now must come back and do the work all over again in the Congress on a bill that can be signed."

"I can give assurance that social security and most other benefit checks will be paid on schedule."