Ronald Reagan actually said...

This legislation reflects overwhelming support for the elimination of barriers to trade between the United States and Canada.

Remarks on Signing the United States-Canada Free-Trade Agreement Implementation Act of 1988

09/27/1988

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The U.S. economy was in great shape.

We seem to hear every night on the evening news that the trade deficit is looming over our economy.

I'm sorry to disappoint these doomcriers, but the economy is strong and getting stronger.

Our role in this war is neutral, and we do not seek to confront Iran.