Ronald Reagan actually said...

I have frequently stated and the enclosed study makes clear, the TTBT and PNET are not effectively verifiable in their present form.

Ratification of the treaties without such provisions would be contrary to the national security interests of the United States.

The security of the United States and the entire free world, today and for the foreseeable future, depends on the maintenance of an effectiv...

I am hopeful we can reach an agreement with the Soviet Union which will allow me to certify that the treaties are effectively verifiable.