Ronald Reagan actually said...

The rule of law requires protection for all against violence and criminal actions.

Joint Communique Following Discussions With President-elect Jose Napoleon Duarte of El Salvador

05/20/1984

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

You are the guardians of this great democracy.

No, because I haven't let it make a difference in the way I've handled it up till now.

We're going to do everything we can to see if they'll come back.

You ain't seen nothin' yet.