Ronald Reagan actually said...

I pledged to support statehood for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, should the people of that island choose it in a free and democratic election.

Statement Reaffirming Support of Statehood for Puerto Rico

01/11/1982

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

I do hereby proclaim the year of 1987 as the Year of the Reader.

You're helping to keep the doors of opportunity open wide for everyone in our country and helping to lead America into the future.

Go ahead, make my day!

Strategic defense is our insurance policy for peace.