Ronald Reagan actually said...

We will never send our men any place where they will not be allowed to defend themselves if they come under attack.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Regional Editors and Broadcasters on Domestic and Foreign Policy Issues

09/20/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

I believe in nuclear power, and I think that the fear that's been generated of it is almost superstitious and unwarranted completely.

We're going to continue trying, also, to make government less of a burden on business and private individuals with excessive regulations.

We intend to preserve the safety net.

Americans have always done this.