“ All of us need to be reminded that the Federal Government did not create the States; the States created the Federal Government. ”
Ronald Reagan, Inaugural Address (20 January 1981). copy citation
| Author | Ronald Reagan |
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| Source | Inaugural Address |
| Topic | government states federation |
| Date | 20 January 1981 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | https://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/reagan1.asp |
Context
“It is my intention to curb the size and influence of the Federal establishment and to demand recognition of the distinction between the powers granted to the Federal Government and those reserved to the States or to the people. All of us need to be reminded that the Federal Government did not create the States; the States created the Federal Government.
Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it is not my intention to do away with government. It is, rather, to make it work-work with us, not over us; to stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it.” source
Now, so there will be no misunderstanding, it is not my intention to do away with government. It is, rather, to make it work-work with us, not over us; to stand by our side, not ride on our back. Government can and must provide opportunity, not smother it; foster productivity, not stifle it.” source
Meaning and analysis
