Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Federal action limiting the Policy-making discretion of the States should be taken only where constitutional authority for the action is clear and certain."

"The United States accepts the Iranian revolution as a fact and respects the right of the Iranian people to choose any government that they wish."

"When national standards are required, consult with appropriate officials and organizations representing the States in developing those standards."

"These measures will remain in place so long as Iran persists in its aggressive disregard for the most fundamental norms of international conduct."