Ronald Reagan actually said...

I have determined that the inability of the Government of Canada to collect an export charge on exports of certain softwood lumber products ...

Fulfillment of the objectives and commitments in the Understanding is of critical importance.

I have determined that action is feasible and appropriate to enforce rights of the United States of America.

This increase shall go into effect on December 31, 1986, and will terminate when the Government of Canada begins to collect the export charg...