Yeah, too much DC, went a little soft. I think he later said that amnesty was a huge mistake.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2812556/posts?page=260#260
My general sentiments (in the above link).
I would vote for Reagan, even if the vote was immediately after that comment...and I gravely disagree with his opinion.
I hope you had a good Thanksgiving, Jim.