Ronald Reagan actually said...

If you actually fire these people, won't it put your air traffic control system in a hole for years to come?

Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session With Reporters on the Air Traffic Controllers Strike

08/02/1981

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

John William Bode is an outstanding nominee for the position of Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.

I further determine that the continuation of the waivers... will substantially promote the objectives of section 402 of the Act.

I never felt... that I was going to cut the benefits.

Your decision will be respected.