Ronald Reagan actually said...

I recommend that the Senate give early consideration to the Protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.

Designation is an important step for the Bahamas in its effort to strengthen its economy.

I wish to inform you of my intent to designate the Bahamas as a beneficiary of the trade-liberalizing measures provided for in this Act.

I am now adding the Bahamas to the list of 'beneficiary countries.'