Ronald Reagan actually said...

We have made a pledge to the American people: it's called Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, and we're not backing off that pledge.

Statement on Returning Without Approval the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987

03/26/1987

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Social Security is not a part of the deficit or the deficit problem.

I believe in nuclear power, and I think that the fear that's been generated of it is almost superstitious and unwarranted completely.

We're going to continue trying, also, to make government less of a burden on business and private individuals with excessive regulations.

We intend to preserve the safety net.