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On the recordJune 2, 2011
It is not my intention to do away with government. It is, rather, to make it work--work with us, not over us, stand by our side, not ride our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it, foster opportunity and not stifle it.
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Tim Murphy
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Murphy reflects on Reagan's view of government facilitating opportunity rather than hindering it.

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