Ronald Reagan actually said...

We understand this provision as merely permitting the waiving of exclusive Federal jurisdiction in circumstances when it would be useful to permit State administration of State law.

Context

Statement on Signing the Public Buildings Amendments of 1988

11/16/1988

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