Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Protectionism almost always ends up making the protected industry weaker and less able to compete against foreign imports."

"A news story the other day said protectionist fervor on the Hill is stronger than it has been since the 1930's."

"We must not retreat into the failed policies of the past, whether they be protectionism or higher taxes."

"The surest way to destroy those jobs and throw Americans out of work is to start a trade war."