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Ronald Reagan: I think it's only fair that you ask the people—if you're asking the people to support the things that you advocate, then…

On the recordOctober 21, 1984
I think it's only fair that you ask the people—if you're asking the people to support the things that you advocate, then you ought to be asking them all to send you a team to help you do it.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Informal Exchange With Reporters on the Presidential Campaign

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