Ronald Reagan actually said...

"The West has no designs upon Afghanistan."

"No one could bring more impressive credentials to this important job than Bill Ruckelshaus."

"America's unflagging sympathy for a determined people, its support for their refugees and commitment to achieving a political settlement for Afghanistan will free that country from tyranny's yoke."

"The tragedy of Afghanistan continues as the valiant and courageous Afghan freedom fighters persevere in standing up against the brutal power of the Soviet invasion and occupation."