Ronald Reagan actually said...

"We, therefore, think that it is time to turn over the responsibility for continuing these programs to the State and local communities who benefit from them."

"The proposed 'Medicare Catastrophic Illness Coverage Act' would provide improved acute care coverage for the elderly and disabled by restructuring the Medicare program."

"This landmark legislation would provide protection under the Medicare program for elderly and disabled Americans who suffer an acute care catastrophic illness."

"I am pleased to transmit today for your immediate consideration and enactment the 'Medicare Catastrophic Illness Coverage Act.'"