Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Well, I will listen to what they have to say if they will listen to what I have to say about the fact that raising taxes has always resulted in a lowering of the revenues."

"The bill does not comport with constitutional requirements and is otherwise objectionable."

"Oh, yes, because we've got a crisis that they brought on over the last 50 years of a deficit that's got to be resolved."

"If you want them to see the light, make them feel the heat."