That is a great quote, which I hadn’t encountered before. Thanks!
That is from what is called “The Speech” when Reagan bought air time to support Barry Goldwater in 1964. It marked his becoming a major political figure.
I often go to https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/sspeeches/major-speeches-1964-1989 in order to hear his talks. Since it is Veterans Day I’ll likely listen to his speech at Pointe du Hoc at the D Day anniversary ceremony and then start blubbering