Ronald Reagan actually said...

The strength of our national defense must be restored so that we can pursue prosperity in peace and freedom.

Message to the Congress Transmitting the Fiscal Year 1985 Budget

01/31/1984

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We've done our best to free our economy and get government out of the way.

He would succeed Edward Sulzberger.

Trust the people—put the facts before them, then trust the people.

There's a way to overcome those enemies, and once again, that's by getting the American people to come through.