Ronald Reagan actually said...

Protecting the environment, defending our people, and ensuring that justice is done—these are all special roles for government.

Remarks at the Signing Ceremony for the Joint Canada-United States Declarations in Quebec City, Canada

03/17/1985

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

What this recession proves is that what they've been doing for the last few decades hasn't worked and never will.

History shows that no government has ever voluntarily reduced itself in size.

Great results have never been achieved without great effort.

If I wasn't [optimistic] I'd never have left the ranch to come here in the first place.