Ronald Reagan actually said...

I urge the Congress to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and restraint by defeating efforts currently underway that would tamper with the way in which advance deficiency payments are made for grain crops.

Context

Statement on Signing the Farm Disaster Assistance Act of 1987

05/26/1987

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