Ronald Reagan actually said...

I'm not a linguist, but I have learned a Russian proverb that I use on him every once in awhile: Dovorey no provorey—trust but verify.

Interview With Arrigo Levi of Canale 5 Television of Italy

03/09/1988

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

History has taught us that it is not weapons that cause war but the nature and conduct of the Governments that wield the weapons.

While there are improvements, the basic structure of the system has not changed in the Soviet Union or in Eastern Europe.

We value the creative statesmanship that has been Finland's gift to world peace.

Peace does depend on Western strength and resolve.