Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Import relief would place a costly and unjustifiable burden on U.S. consumers and the U.S. economy."

"I do not believe that providing relief in this case would promote industry adjustment to increased import competition."

"I believe my decision today will promote our national economic interest by encouraging an open, nondiscriminatory and fair world economic system."

"I have to be optimistic and believe they can, because we're going to push very hard for it."