Ronald Reagan actually said...

I pledged to make the fight against drug abuse one of my highest priorities.

Message to the Congress Transmitting Proposed Legislation To Combat Drug Abuse and Trafficking

09/14/1986

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

It is time to restore the balance—and to make the law work to protect decent, law-abiding citizens.

Crime is clearly one of the most serious problems we face today.

A Strong Nation Needs Strong Schools.

I hope that the Senate will bring it to a vote in the next several days.