Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I understand the effect of section 2 is to prohibit the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from granting any license, permit, or exemption for a hydroelectric power plant at Lake Tobesofkee."

"He understands the need for the United States to convey its message to the people of the world if we're to succeed internationally."

"it is not the place, and should not be the place, for government officials to determine what is good art and what is bad art."

"Charles is the man who brought our international communications agency into the 20th century."