Ronald Reagan actually said...

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.

Context

Letter Accepting the Resignation of Richard S. Williamson as Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs

02/10/1983

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