Ronald Reagan: “Federalism is rooted in the knowledge that our political liberties are…”

On the recordOctober 25, 1987

Federalism is rooted in the knowledge that our political liberties are best assured by limiting the size and scope of the national government.

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Republican · California

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Executive Order 12612—Federalism

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