Ronald Reagan actually said...

I am determined to see that Israel's qualitative technological edge is maintained.

Letter to Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel on United States Military Assistance Policies for the Middle East

02/15/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Have a safe journey home, and God bless you all.

You're all doing a fine job on this historic mission.

You've really opened a new era for the world in space with this mission.

Your commitment and courage on this historic flight, I think, are an inspiration to all of us.