Ronald Reagan actually said...

The principle of self-determination is as important to citizens of the United States as anyone.

America has always been blessed by the diversity of our people and the rich heritages they brought to our shores.

We support the elected Government of El Salvador against Communist-backed guerrillas who would take over the country by force.

Only democracy can guarantee that a government will not turn against its own people, because in a democracy, people are the masters of gover...