Ronald Reagan actually said...

We have continued to protect them from inflation while saving the taxpayer some 2 1/2 billion by 1985.

Radio Address to the Nation on Federal Civilian Employment

08/19/1983

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We did it to help all of the people.

Holding this office has allowed me to see as never before how richly our nation has been blessed.

And because we're stronger than before, we can be confident that we're in a position to secure a future of peace.

I'm pleased to sign the bill.