Ronald Reagan actually said...

None of us, any country, can afford to pay off terrorists for the crimes that they're committing because that will only lead to more crimes.

Remarks at a Luncheon With Community Leaders in Chicago Heights, Illinois

06/27/1985

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

I would still have to think of the safety of all of them.

Let it be known that there are limits to our patience.

America will never make concessions to terrorists.

We're in the midst of a dangerous and volatile situation.