Ronald Reagan actually said...

I must urge the Congress to act promptly and responsibly.

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval the Continuing Resolution for Fiscal Year 1982...

11/22/1981

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We all are very happy for this first step that has come about.

Saudi Arabia had a very definite hand in bringing about this first step, this cease-fire.

It is a first step, and you see my fingers crossed.

The commitment of the United States to the goals of the U.N. Charter is unwavering.