Ronald Reagan actually said...

"I hereby order, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff."

"I know there are no words, also, that can ease the burden of grief for the families of those young men."

"The trouble is, the obstacle to that agreement we want so dearly is not Washington, and it never has been; it's Moscow."

"Our countries will remain united, strong, and we will protect the safety of our people."