Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Damaging the Bahamas' economy would be counterproductive."

"We have received excellent operational level cooperation from the Bahamian government."

"The U.S. would become an issue in Mexico's current election campaign, and a more constructive bilateral relationship would become politically difficult for the next Mexican president."

"I believe it would be both unfair and counterproductive for Congress to disapprove my certification of Mexico as a fully cooperating country."