Radio Address to the Nation on the Economy
10/21/1988
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We learned that lesson half a century ago when we tried to balance the trade deficit by erecting a tariff wall around the United States.
We must make certain that all mankind benefits from a healthy and robust international trading system, one that is both free and fair.
Our country is also victimized by the international theft of American creativity.
I encourage each of you to join me in wholeheartedly supporting the 1986-1987 Combined Federal Campaign.