On the recordMay 8, 1979
I want them to say that we have never lacked the courage to tackle controversial problems.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI want them to say that we have never lacked the courage to tackle controversial problems.
Democratic Congressional Campaign Dinner Remarks at the Dinner
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