Ronald Reagan actually said...

SDI, in fact, provided a valuable incentive for the Soviets to return to the bargaining table and to negotiate seriously over strategic arms reductions.

Context

Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the Strategic Defense Initiative

03/22/1988

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

I’m confident that people of good will working together can make our international trading system work.
10/7/1985
The people of the United States... are committed to being part of this great experiment in enterprise and freedom.
10/7/1985
It is natural for us to be friends and to work together.
10/7/1985
Mr. Prime Minister, we're aware that your people are now faced with severe challenges brought on by international economic conditions.
10/7/1985

View All Ronald Reagan Quotes