Ronald Reagan actually said...

I believe that the people are supposed to be dominant in our society--that they, not government, are to have control of their own affairs.

Debate Between the President and Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale in Louisville

10/06/1984

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

That was more than made up by the private sector.

We've made it work better than it has ever worked any place in the world.

Where in the world do things like that happen?

Any time you've got unemployment, you're in an emergency.