Ronald Reagan actually said...

"We recognize the right of the Puerto Rican people to self-determination."

"Together-and that's the only way, together-we can make it happen."

"I pledged to support statehood for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, should the people of that island choose it in a free and democratic election."

"Today I reaffirm that support, still confident in my belief that statehood would benefit both the people of Puerto Rico and their fellow American citizens in the 50 States."