Ronald Reagan actually said...

I'm convinced that the American people will respond if dealt with maturely and honestly.

Remarks in Los Angeles at a California Republican Party Fund-raising Dinner

05/24/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

The spirit of voluntarism is deeply ingrained in us as a nation.

The world is watching.

Terrorism is not an acceptable alternative and will not be tolerated.

Terrorists intentionally kill or maim unarmed civilians, often women and children.