Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I have determined that the agreement between the Governments of Japan and the United States of America is an appropriate and feasible response to the policies and practices of the Government of Japan ..."

"We oppose the bill as reported by the House Interior Committee."

"I direct you as the United States Trade Representative to notify the Government of Japan of my approval of the agreement and to take any actions necessary to implement and monitor it."

"The market share of U.S. cigarette exporters in Japan remains less than three percent despite their competitiveness."