May 17, 1984
I commend the Senate for passing today the central element of the downpayment plan to cut
projected deficits.
I congratulate Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, the Senate Republican leadership, and
responsible Senate Democrats for making this victory possible. And for the good of the country, I
urge House Members to join their Senate colleagues in moving this package through conference
so it can be enacted into law as swiftly as possible.