Ronald Reagan: “It's painted fair and simple, but in truth, it's unfair, unjust, and…”

On the recordSeptember 11, 1985

It's painted fair and simple, but in truth, it's unfair, unjust, and complicated to the point of absurdity.

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Republican · California

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Remarks at a Senior Citizens Forum on Tax Reform in Tampa, Florida

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Ronald Reagan: “It's painted fair and simple, but in truth, it's unfair, unjust, and complicated to the point of absurdity.”