Ronald Reagan actually said...

You have sent a message to the whole world that the United States has the will and, through you, the ability to defend the free world's interests.

Remarks by Telephone to Vice Admiral Frank B. Kelso II, Commander of the United States 6th Fleet

03/26/1986

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

This legislation will help provide the first job, with real work experience, for many of these young people.

But it wouldn't—no one could substitute, really, youth at the lower wage for legitimate wage earners.

One of the Nation's most serious and long-standing problems is providing adequate employment opportunities for our young people.

No. What's done there is done in my name.