Ronald Reagan actually said...

"President Magana's announcement is a reaffirmation of his faith and ours that what counts in El Salvador are not bombs and bullets, but the will of the people expressed in open elections."

"We know that open, fair, free elections in that country is the political solution we all want."

"The decision reflects the profound desire of President Magana and the Political Commission to achieve political reconciliation and to bring peace to that country."

"The American economy is on the mend."