Radio Address to the Nation on the Economy
06/22/1984
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We've made great achievements in that we've reduced, first of all, by 75,000 the number of people in nondefense positions in Government.
And in the weeks and months ahead, we'll do everything possible to assist in this important, life-saving work.
The contributions and support of millions of caring individuals have been absolutely stunning and are essential.
The United States will continue to uphold our humanitarian tradition.