Ronald Reagan actually said...

I know there are no words, also, that can ease the burden of grief for the families of those young men.

Remarks to Reporters on the Death of American and French Military Personnel in Beirut, Lebanon

10/22/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We cannot permit individuals, for their own evil ends, to snuff out hope by the use of violence.

A ray of hope has begun to shine.

I think the fact of our friendship is testimony to the political system that we're part of.

I think you might be interested to know that Jeane Kirkpatrick has a column in the paper this morning...