Ronald Reagan actually said...

The Soviet Union owes the world a fullest possible explanation and apology for their inexcusable act of brutality.

Radio Address to the Nation on the Soviet Attack on a Korean Civilian Airliner and on the Observance of Labor Day

09/02/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

It's time to stand up and be counted, and this you are doing.

However, I have serious reservations concerning section 5 of the act.

To do so disturbs the settled expectations of the parties and the traditional finality that our society has accorded court decisions.

I will expect to receive any additional recommendations as may be warranted under the certification.