Ronald Reagan: “I assured the American people that this was no cosmetic gesture but a…”

On the recordDecember 6, 1981

I assured the American people that this was no cosmetic gesture but a serious, substantial step toward restoring government efficiency.

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Republican · California

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Remarks to Reporters on Integrity and Efficiency in Federal Programs

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