Ronald Reagan actually said...

Altogether, this process of vetoes and reconsideration by the Congress has saved the taxpayers more than $3.6 billion.

Today we, as a nation, also remind ourselves of the preciousness of our own freedom.

Under the circumstances, I consider this action a sound economic measure and a victory for the American taxpayer over runaway Federal spendi...

To the leaders of Solidarity, to the people of Poland, to all those who are denied freedom, we send a message today: Your cause is not lost....