Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Let me repeat, the United States objectives are clear: to protect our own citizens, to facilitate the evacuation of those who want to leave, and to help in the restoration of democratic institutions i..."

"This action that is being taken is being taken under the umbrella of an existing treaty."

"Our objectives in providing this support are clear."

"It is that constitutional power of appointment, so long a part of the American political tradition, that is at stake here."