Radio Address to the Nation on New Year's Day
12/31/1982
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But, yes, it was a surprise, but I don't know of a happier surprise—all of you here, so many of you so dear to both of us.
We know flexible housing vouchers serve needy families better at substantially less taxpayer cost.
But thank you all very much for all that you've done.
God has truly blessed this country, but we never should fall into the trap that would detract from the universality of God's gift.