Ronald Reagan actually said...

It puts in place a much needed policy in the economic area to complement our policies in the security area.

Radio Address to the Nation on East-West Trade Relations and the Soviet Pipeline Sanctions

11/12/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

A peace built on strength can and will endure.

The Western alliance remains a strong and unified guardian of the free world.

Prompt renewal of assistance to the resistance remains essential to advance the national security interests of the United States.

I do hereby proclaim March 4, 1988, as Department of Commerce Day.