Ronald Reagan actually said...

I pledge to you to do everything possible to combat unfair trade practices.

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval the Textile and Apparel Industries Bill

12/16/1985

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I believe the circumstances warranted.

I understand this decision is deeply controversial and that some profoundly disagree with what was done.

It's a strange situation.

No, and I believe that I've answered that question, I think, more than once here.