Ronald Reagan: “You are busy now because in the 21st century you'll be in charge…”

On the recordMarch 25, 1987

You are busy now because in the 21st century you'll be in charge; you'll be taking over.

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Republican · California

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Remarks on Departing Fairview Elementary School in Columbia, Missouri

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Ronald Reagan: “You are busy now because in the 21st century you'll be in charge; you'll be taking over.”