Ronald Reagan actually said...

Once we put our minds to it, there's nothing Americans cannot accomplish if the Federal Government will just get out of the way.

Remarks at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Towns and Townships

09/11/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We're never as good as we should be, because that's not possible.

And so, when they're taken from us, when they're taken because they wore our uniform with love and pride, then we feel an anguish that cuts ...

They chose to follow the life of service and selflessness and courage.

I pledge to you today, they will not evade justice on Earth any more than they can escape the judgment of God.