Ronald Reagan actually said...

The need for structural reform has been evident to some of us for quite some time.

Remarks to Business Leaders During a White House Briefing on the Federal Budget and Deficit Reduction

10/17/1985

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We don't have a deficit problem because the American people are not paying enough in taxes.

We're going to bring deficits down, and we're going to bring them down the right way—with greater growth and spending restraint and not high...

America must remain freedom's staunchest friend, for freedom is our staunchest ally.

America is still an eagle, and she's ready to soar again.