Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Make successful negotiations for a democratic outcome in Nicaragua virtually impossible."

"At a time of severe budgetary constraints, the administration believes this unnecessary increase is unacceptable."

"It would reward their inflexibility and send the message that they need only wait for the United States to lose its resolve."

"The provisions in H.R. 1157 are specifically targeted to farmers who have been prevented from planting their crops by severe weather conditions."