Ronald Reagan actually said...

"America and other nations have worked for years now to bring this war to an end—so far, to no avail."

"If there's comparable seriousness and flexibility on the Soviet part, cooperation between our two great nations will be enhanced."

"I was glad to have had this opportunity today to express personally to President Machel America's good will toward the people of his country."

"I'm an eternal optimist, I know; but I can't help but have hope."