Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Other recommendations that Congress must approve include moving from year-to-year to multiyear procurements of weapon systems in order to make the acquisition process more stable."

"Some recommendations can be acted upon without congressional approval, and under Secretary Weinberger's leadership this is taking place."

"Today the United States has substantially reestablished the strength and self-confidence it needs to perform its role as the leader of the free world."

"The Packard commission report urges the Congress to make a number of improvements in the way it deals with defense."