Ronald Reagan: “I came down in favor of a present, proved piece of legislation that…”

On the recordNovember 5, 1981

I came down in favor of a present, proved piece of legislation that has been most successful over the years.

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Republican · California

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Exchange With Reporters About Extension of the Voting Rights Act

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