Ronald Reagan actually said...

"Mr. Gorbachev can change this; he can set in train a policy of arms reductions and lasting peace."

"We must not raise false hopes, but during my meeting with Mr. Shevardnadze, I will express the good will of the United States."

"America and other nations have worked for years now to bring this war to an end—so far, to no avail."

"If there's comparable seriousness and flexibility on the Soviet part, cooperation between our two great nations will be enhanced."