I must say that during the 1970s, I even thought maybe I would move to another country just to find more freedom, and when Ronald Reagan came on the scene, I drew hope, I drew from him encouragement. I dared again to believe in America and the greatness of this great land, and when he came to Washington, D.C., as the President of this land, he stood and delivered. In the first 2 years he whipped inflation, a problem of economics that had baffled seven Presidents before him.
Richard K. Armey: “I must say that during the 1970s, I even thought maybe I would move to another country just to find more freedom, and…”
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Reflecting on the impact of Ronald Reagan's presidency during a time of national despair.
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