Ronald Reagan actually said...

I have determined that modifications in the Tariff Schedules of the United States are appropriate in order to provide duty-free coverage comparable to the expanded coverage provided by other signatories to the Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft.

Context

Proclamation 5291—To Modify Duties on Certain Articles Used in Civil Aircraft and on Globes

12/27/1984

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