Ronald Reagan actually said...

We will continue to pursue highway and motor vehicle safety programs that are most effective in reducing deaths and injuries.

Message to the Congress Transmitting the Annual Reports on Highway, Traffic, and Motor Vehicle Safety Programs

03/20/1985

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That was more than made up by the private sector.

We've made it work better than it has ever worked any place in the world.

Where in the world do things like that happen?

Any time you've got unemployment, you're in an emergency.