Ronald Reagan actually said...

"The power to remove them prior to the expiration of their terms, therefore, is vested exclusively in the President."

"In accordance with Public Law 95-384, I am submitting to you a bimonthly report on progress toward a negotiated settlement of the Cyprus question."

"I intend to work closely with the new Congress to enact a 2-year defense program for fiscal years 1988 and 1989, as required by current law."

"This practice, at a minimum, violates the spirit of the Constitution by restricting the President's veto power."