Ronald Reagan actually said...

"What can be the scope of legitimate and mutual discourse with a state whose values permit such atrocities?"

"I speak for all Americans and for the people everywhere who cherish civilized values in protesting the Soviet attack on an unarmed civilian passenger plane."

"Mrs. Reagan and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the families of the victims."

"Words can scarcely express our revulsion at this horrifying act of violence."