Ronald Reagan actually said...

The administration recommends that H.R. 1522 not be considered under suspension of the rules.

Statement of Administration Policy: H.R. 1522 - Fire Prevention and Control Act Fiscal Year 1988 Authorization

05/27/1987

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I don't think that protectionism is the way to go.

I have to be optimistic and believe they can, because we're going to push very hard for it.

I still think that the budget we originally submitted was the best for dealing with the deficit problem and reducing government spending.

I am basically opposed to the idea of punitive sanctions.