Ronald Reagan actually said...

The entry of undocumented aliens from the high seas is hereby suspended and shall be prevented by the interdiction of certain vessels carrying such aliens.

Context

Proclamation 4865—High Seas Interdiction of Illegal Aliens

09/28/1981

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