Ronald Reagan actually said...

We could not do any negotiating with them unless and until the hostages are released.

Informal Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Yuriy and Tanya Zieman

10/04/1988

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

America is truly 'one out of many.'

Things must be done for people neither because of nor in spite of any differences between us in race, ethnic origin, or religion.

I commend your courage and fortitude as a symbol of the human will for freedom.

I hope it is just a start and that they'll continue.