Ronald Reagan actually said...

Because of economic conditions affecting the general welfare, and in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 5305(c)(1), I hereby transmit to Congress the attached Alternative Plan.

Context

Message to the Congress Transmitting an Alternate Plan for Federal Civilian Pay Increases

08/25/1982

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