Ronald Reagan actually said...

Whenever government puts welfare and charity before the opportunity for jobs, it misses the mark.

Remarks on Signing the National Decade of Disabled Persons Proclamation

11/27/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We must keep a tight leash on Federal spending.

I have today signed into law H.R. 6005, the 'Congressional Reports Elimination Act of 1982.'

I told the King of my personal commitment to see peace in the Middle East become a true and lasting reality.

I commend the Congress for its endeavors and hard work.