Ronald Reagan actually said...

Today America's in the midst of a period of reevaluation about the role of our fundamental institutions.

Remarks on Private Sector Initiatives at a White House Luncheon for National Religious Leaders

04/12/1982

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And let me pledge to you: Our goal is to keep America strong.

Do you want to go back to the days of big spending, high taxes, and runaway inflation?

Well, we threw that sign away and now it reads, 'Don't Tread on Me.'

America used to wear a 'Kick Me' sign around its neck. We threw that sign away, and now it reads, 'Don't Tread on Me.'