Ronald Reagan actually said...

I felt that the news media in general was just creating such a drumbeat of pessimism in this time of recession.

Question-and-Answer Session Following a White House Luncheon for Editors and Broadcasters from Southeastern States

04/15/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Mrs. Reagan and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims.

I will make every effort to get to the bottom of this tragedy.

I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff.

Indeed, the whole incident appears to be inexplicable to civilized people everywhere.