Ronald Reagan actually said...

"The stability and economic strength of Jamaica are important to our national security interests in the Caribbean."

"Currently the stockpile is critically deficient in Jamaican-type bauxite, with an inventory 12 million tons below requirements."

"This large and cost-effective acquisition program will be accomplished through a combination of direct cash purchase and exchange with excess materials from our stockpile."

"I believe the United States should be a party to the Regulations from the outset."