Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I'm happy—and I really mean happy—to announce that their report contains some very good news for the American taxpayer."

"I assured the American people that this was no cosmetic gesture but a serious, substantial step toward restoring government efficiency."

"I have just come from a meeting with this entire group and discovered that the few facts that I have in here only scratch the surface of what has actually been accomplished."

"We're making progress now in collecting that debt, thanks to these gentlemen."