Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I have signed today H.R. 2230, establishing a new Commission on Civil Rights."

"Designation is an important step for these countries in their battle to revitalize and rebuild their weakened economies."

"I believe that the birth of this Commission can serve as another milestone in our long struggle as a nation to assure that individuals are judged on the basis of their abilities, irrespective of race,..."

"I want to make clear that my signing of this bill does not reflect any change in the position of four successive Presidents with respect to China."