Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I express your sentiments, sir, and those of our own people and of the people of both parts of Ireland when we say to all those who struggle with the problem of peace in Ireland: 'Please get back on t..."

"I welcome these developments and sincerely hope that General Secretary Chernenko and other members of the new Soviet leadership will approach these negotiations in a similarly positive spirit."

"We are certainly ready to do our part."

"All in all, this is a grim picture."