06/12/1988
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"Your record in rebalancing our federal system is unmatched by that of any other President in our nation's history."
"In 1981, we were able to consolidate 57 narrow, categorical grants into nine block grants, freeing State and local officials from burdensome red tape and allowing them to make more decisions."
"I am deeply encouraged by the report that the Vice President has given me."
"Mr. Franke is currently serving as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration at the U.S. Department of Agriculture."