Ronald Reagan actually said...

It is with regret that I accept your resignation as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, effective January 31, 1984.

Letter Accepting the Resignation of J. Lynn Helms as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration

12/22/1983

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

The goal is simple and just: to see to it that everyone pays his fair share—no more, no less.

I'm reasonably optimistic.

On the side of national defense.

I could understand how he can continue to believe that this in some way represents a turn in my direction or philosophy, because it doesn't.