On the recordJanuary 31, 1972
As long as the Federal Government sets rigid rules, both through legislative and administrative guidelines, there is little room for local initiative.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAs long as the Federal Government sets rigid rules, both through legislative and administrative guidelines, there is little room for local initiative.
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