Ronald Reagan actually said...

"This bill would not have affected anyone who leaves office with my Administration, but my concern is to secure good government for our country's future."

"I call upon the people of the United States to observe this event with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities."

"Fair and impartial governance is the hallmark of our constitutional democracy."

"It is excessive and unjustifiable also to insist... that former officials not represent any client before any senior Executive official wherever located and no matter how unrelated to the former offic..."