Ronald Reagan actually said...

"This is the kind of trade legislation we need-legislation that promotes growth and prosperity and keeps America away from the protectionism that once cost the world and our country so much."

"Thanks to the dynamics of less government and more free markets, the damage has been repaired—and repaired much faster than anyone could have originally hoped."

"This bill did pass the Congress this week, but the good news is the vote showed we have the strength to sustain a Presidential veto."

"I'm going to be very severe with any trade legislation coming out of Congress that threatens America's prosperity."