Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I recommend that the Senate give early consideration to the Protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification."

"I wish to inform you of my intent to designate the Bahamas as a beneficiary of the trade-liberalizing measures provided for in this Act."

"I am now adding the Bahamas to the list of 'beneficiary countries.'"

"The Bahamas have demonstrated to my satisfaction that its laws, practices, and policies are in conformity with the designation criteria of the CBERA."