Ronald Reagan actually said...

welfare reform is not just important but vital—vital to our economic well-being; vital, indeed, to our self-respect as a nation.

Radio Address to the Nation on Welfare Reform

02/06/1987

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

Remember our opponents did.

People now understand that they can't wait for the Federal Government to do what needs to be done.

Birthdays are special moments, and you've given me one today.

We're working so hard to limit the size and the scope of the Federal Government.