Ronald Reagan actually said...

"If the Sandinistas want cooperation and friendship from the civilized world, then they can start by treating their own citizens in a civilized manner."

"I am instructing the Attorney General to inform all executive branch agencies as soon as possible with respect to how they may comply with the provisions of this bill in a manner consistent with the C..."

"I urge them once again to understand our responsibility as a trustee of freedom and to vote for the resources that I have requested to support democracy in Central America."

"Well, something was done about them, and in large part, we have all of you to thank for that."