Ronald Reagan actually said...

It's about time we constitutionally mandate the Federal Government to do what every American family must do, and that is balance its budget.

Radio Address to the Nation on the Supreme Court Nomination of Robert H. Bork and the Economic Bill of Rights

07/03/1987

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

We oppose the unelected Government of Nicaragua, which supports those guerrillas with weapons and ammunition.

I believe that the better course is to seek swift reversal of the district court's order.

We support the elected Government of El Salvador against Communist-backed guerrillas who would take over the country by force.

Under these circumstances, I must reluctantly veto this bill.