Ronald Reagan actually said...

"This provision would inappropriately mandate executive branch hiring and would jeopardize the safety of the air traffic control system."

"It calls for activities at the national level which can more effectively and economically be carried out at the local level."

"None of us can rest while our children are still prey to pushers and a culture of license that encourages drug use."

"However, the Administration opposes H.R. 1156 because it is unnecessary in view of existing improved and coordinated Federal efforts."