Ronald Reagan actually said...

I believe that excessive controls and regulations by government—well, we've seen a comparison with some of our trading partners that have too much of that.

Context

Informal Exchange With Reporters Prior to a Meeting With Prime Minister Ciriaco De Mita of Italy

06/13/1988

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