Ronald Reagan actually said...

I issued a directive that the United States would not permit assassinating anyone in any of the things that we were doing.

Informal Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Yuriy and Tanya Zieman

10/04/1988

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

I think that our budgeting process that has led to the deficit spending over the last almost 60 years must be corrected.

It was a false economic theory that was adopted by one of our two political parties.

I urge the Congress to review these items and rescind, repeal, or amend them as soon as possible.

Trust but verify.