Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I want to remind each of you in uniform how grateful your country is to you."

"Thanks-thanks for being there, for keeping our homes and children safe, for keeping America free and at peace."

"The dream, of course, is freedom, and truly those of you in uniform today are freedom's honor guard."

"The best way to ensure their lives are never placed in jeopardy is to send a message to Washington and to the world, a message that says the American people are committed to national defense."