Ronald Reagan actually said...

The United States has no better friend in the world than Italy.

Remarks of the President and Prime Minister Giovanni Spadolini of Italy Following Their Meetings

11/02/1982

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I hope that we can close ranks for the good of the country, and—once the contest is over.

Let's say I'm cautiously optimistic.

Tonight is the end of nothing; it's the beginning of everything.

We're going to carry on the program that we started 4 years ago.