Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Asians have brought to the United States values and traditions that profoundly enrich American life."

"Asian and Pacific Americans have made outstanding contributions to the cultural and technological development of their adopted Nation."

"The United States owes a debt of gratitude to Asian and Pacific Americans for their contributions to the culture, heritage and freedom of the Nation we together love and serve."

"The United States is a Nation comprised almost entirely of immigrants and their descendents."