Ronald Reagan actually said...

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America, and in order to establish an advisory commit...

Our challenge today is to ensure that belligerence is not attempted again by the false perceptions of weakness.

We have an interest in pursuing serious, constructive dialog with the Soviets.

Although the hostages have been released, financial and diplomatic aspects of the crisis have not yet been resolved and continue to present ...