Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Why can't we expect the United States Congress to do what millions of American families do every month: set a budget, stick to it, and balance their checkbooks?"

"The balanced budget amendment and the line-item veto are a good place to begin."

"The way the budgets are put together is a disgrace, simply unworthy of the Legislature of the greatest democracy in the world."

"I am pleased to approve H.R. 4302."