On the recordMay 4, 1983
One of America's finest traditions is voluntarism—the belief that instead of expecting government to do it, we should ourselves get involved and do what we can to help our neighbors and community.
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presidency.ucsb.eduOne of America's finest traditions is voluntarism—the belief that instead of expecting government to do it, we should ourselves get involved and do what we can to help our neighbors and community.
Remarks at Cinco de Mayo Ceremonies in San Antonio, Texas
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