Ronald Reagan actually said...

Our country is great because it is built on principles of self-reliance, opportunity, innovation, and compassion for the others.

Remarks at the Presentation Ceremony for the 'C' Flag Awards

06/13/1985

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

When their patriotism and their anger are triggered, there are no limits to their national valor nor their consuming passion to protect this...

Freedom itself is the issue—our own and the entire world's.

America is still a symbol to a few, a symbol that is feared and hated, but to more, many millions more, a symbol that is loved.

And we will always defend her.