Ronald Reagan actually said...

"This act will provide resources and authorities essential in countering the insidious threat terrorism poses to those who cherish freedom and democracy."

"The new criminal provisions further add to the possible sanctions against smuggling drugs by air, making the risks that much greater."

"When all of the demands on the Federal budget are taken into account, I cannot endorse the levels of spending on public broadcasting contemplated by this legislation."

"International terrorism is a growing problem for all of us in the Western World—not just the United States."