Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Today we celebrate American independence confident that the limits of our freedom and prosperity have again been expanded."

"I am optimistic about our ability to meet them."

"July 1st is the date on which this administration redeems two of its most important promises, I think, to the American people."

"I think the only problem that I have with the freeze is, I know the people are sincere and all, but they've got the freeze at the wrong end of the negotiations."