Ronald Reagan actually said...

With great regret I have agreed to Robert Gates' request that his name be withdrawn as the nominee to be Director of Central Intelligence.

Statement on the Withdrawal of the Nomination of Robert M. Gates To Be Director of Central Intelligence

03/01/1987

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Our recovery program is designed to help us make a long overdue transition to an investment-powered, noninflationary economy.

Only love can build.

Very few Americans realize what a unique and special group you are—the handful of Americans who represent and serve our country abroad.

Brazil's contributions in the discussions there in GATT were most impressive.