Radio Address to the Nation on the Federal Budget
07/05/1985
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I am gratified that the 3.5-percent increase in compensation benefits...will now become a reality.
We must bring down government spending to a level where it cannot interfere with the ability of the economy to grow.
Democratic nations do not wage war on their neighbors.
I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Dr. Kissinger.