Ronald Reagan actually said...

Over the years, the Executive branch and the Congress have viewed this immunity as essential to continued Federal involvement in the area of flood control.

Context

Memorandum Returning Without Approval a Bill for the Relief of Jerome J. and Rita J. Hartmann

10/29/1984

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