Ronald Reagan actually said...

The Budget Resolution adopted by the Congress last June, which I supported, anticipated an increase of 4 percent this October in support of our economic recovery program.

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Message to the Congress Transmitting Reports Concerning Civilian and Military Pay Increases

10/24/1982

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