Ronald Reagan actually said...

I have signed today H.R. 1438, a bill that authorizes efforts to restore fish and wildlife in the Trinity River Basin in California.

Statement on Signing a Bill To Restore Fish and Wildlife in the Trinity River Basin in California

10/23/1984

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

America turned away from politicians who patronize.

The old welfare state didn't work; America needs new approaches.

The truth is, we're on the right track.

We don't want to keep people on welfare, keep them in bondage as wards of the state.