Ronald Reagan actually said...

I am gratified that the bill represents the combined efforts of the coal industry, the insurance industry, and organized labor, especially the United Mine Workers, in working with the administration to achieve needed improvements in the black lung program.

Context

Statement on Signing Black Lung Program Reform Legislation

12/28/1981

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