Ronald Reagan actually said...

"This new effort takes place against a background of national defenses that have already grown much stronger."

"With lower inflation, Defense Secretary Weinberger got that crazy spiral under control."

"The Packard commission has made its recommendations; now it's time for the administration and the Congress to act upon them."

"I will soon send a message to the Congress asking your Senators and Representatives to join me in reforming the Defense Establishment."