Ronald Reagan actually said...

"As a Nation, we are the standard-bearers of freedom and a beacon of hope to the oppressed."

"Those missiles will be less effective, and thus both sides will be all the more likely to agree to cut deeply the number of these weapons and their arsenals."

"It is extremely important that the advisory committee's report, due not later than January 1987, not be preempted by a congressional move toward additional measures at this volatile time."

"I think you can trust what Larry Speakes said to you."