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Ronald Reagan: The Federal Government is so large and its mandate so very broad that when programs are instituted, flexibility and…

On the recordOctober 3, 1988
The Federal Government is so large and its mandate so very broad that when programs are instituted, flexibility and ability to adapt to local circumstances are very limited.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Remarks at the Republican Governors Club Dinner

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