Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I think that the program we have in place is the best answer, the fundamentals of that program, for getting us back on a sound economic footing."

"I believe that we've got to recognize that this recession has been the result of a number of years of practices that have led to these high interest rates."

"Well, I'm still optimistic, because I know that there are well-intentioned people up there on both sides of the aisle that really are serious-minded about the welfare of the Nation."

"One can only accept it with a heartfelt sense of humility; and I do so in that spirit."