Ronald Reagan actually said...

"The resolution's unilateral termination of aid to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance would deprive the administration of one of the most critical elements of leverage it has with the Sandinistas."

"At a time of severe budgetary constraints, the administration believes this unnecessary increase is unacceptable."

"The provisions in H.R. 1157 are specifically targeted to farmers who have been prevented from planting their crops by severe weather conditions."

"It would reward their inflexibility and send the message that they need only wait for the United States to lose its resolve."