Ronald Reagan actually said...

It is pessimism based on past experience that over the years we've had seven to eight recessions since World War II.

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Farmers From the Landenberg, Pennsylvania, Area

05/13/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Yes, things will get better.

The issue of free religious speech is not dead as a result of this vote.

We have suffered a setback, but we have not been defeated.

I want to thank Senators Baker, Thurmond, Helms, and Hatch for their valiant efforts to restore this revered American tradition.