"What we have found in this country, and maybe we're more aware of it now, is one problem that we've had, even in the best of times, and that is the people who are sleeping on the grates, the homeless, you might say, by choice"

This quote by Ronald Reagan speaks to the concern of homelessness in the United States. Reagan acknowledges that even in the very best of times, there are people who are living on the streets and are homeless. He indicates that a few of these people may be homeless by choice, suggesting that there are underlying issues that are triggering them to make this decision. This quote highlights the requirement for more assistance and resources for those who are homeless, in addition to the requirement to resolve the source of homelessness. It also functions as a reminder that even in the very best of times, there are still people who are having a hard time and need help.