Ronald Reagan actually said...

"We have an interest in pursuing serious, constructive dialog with the Soviets."

"Our challenge today is to ensure that belligerence is not attempted again by the false perceptions of weakness."

"Pride, of course, cannot wipe out the burden of grief borne by their families, but it can make that grief easier to bear."

"Although the hostages have been released, financial and diplomatic aspects of the crisis have not yet been resolved and continue to present an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security..."