Ronald Reagan actually said...

No, we have to have control and have had; it's been traditional in our country for many years.

Interview With Johanna Neuman and Karen DeWitt of USA Today

07/01/1986

More Ronald Reagan Quotes

To commemorate the Centennial and to show our appreciation to Federal employees past and present.

January 17, 1983, as 'Public Employees' Appreciation Day'.

Your active participation and support will help express our appreciation for the achievements of astronauts and nurses, scientists and park ...

It is built upon the concept that selection of career civil servants must be based on merit principles.