Ronald Reagan actually said...

"He told President Monge he will work hard toward that goal."

"There's no more striking symbol of democracy than the picture of a citizen casting a ballot, electing a leader, choosing his or her own destiny."

"It's an opportunity to point out to the world that democracy gives to the people of each nation a chance to chart their own course."

"Democracy cannot be imposed from outside and it frequently evolves only after patient, incremental steps."