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Ronald Reagan: Well, the increase—as the recession goes on and unemployment increases, of course, the deficit increases.

On the recordApril 2, 1982
Well, the increase—as the recession goes on and unemployment increases, of course, the deficit increases.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Exchange With Reporters Following the Radio Address to the Nation on the Program for Economic Recovery

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