On the recordJanuary 15, 1981
I firmly believe that... our Nation is stronger, wealthier, more compassionate and freer than it was four years ago.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI firmly believe that... our Nation is stronger, wealthier, more compassionate and freer than it was four years ago.
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