Ronald Reagan actually said...

We owe it to them—but more importantly, to ourselves—to follow through on a program so vital to the well-being of our closest neighbors.

Statement on Proposed Caribbean Basin Initiative Legislation

02/15/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Some people have the odd idea that it's fine while you're a political candidate or during the first year or so in office to talk about waste...

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to this matter.

Government is here to serve the people and not the other way around.

You have permanently changed the mood of the country.