Remarks on Economic
Growth and a Question-and-Answer Session With
Reporters
The President. Yesterday I met with
Vice President Bush and discussed what's right about
During
the past 7\1/2\ years, over 17 million new jobs have been created, and the
economy remains strong. More Americans are working today than ever before in
our history. As they sit around their kitchen tables, more Americans are
planning for their future, not desperately searching the want ads for a job.
We
continue the longest peacetime expansion in this country's history. The American
model of low tax rates, deregulation, and privatization are the policies being
emulated around the world. Today's news is more solid evidence that the
policies of this administration work, that our philosophy works. I predict that
1988 will be a banner year for Republicans because it's a banner year for peace
and prosperity in
Now
I am called away by a previously scheduled meeting, but Secretary McLaughlin is
here with me and is kindly going to take the questions, and probably she'll
answer them better with regard to the labor situation than I could.
Vice
President Bush's Campaign
Q.
When will you campaign with Mr. Bush? When will you campaign with Mr. Bush, Mr.
President?
The President. Just
beginning almost anytime.
Q.
Are you happy with the report on your Attorney General, sir?
Q.
Mr. Reagan, what are you going to do about compensation for the victims of the
Iranian -- --
The President. All of that's under
consideration, but the questions here are on labor and -- Ann [McLaughlin]?
Q.
What are you going to tell the farmers next week?
Secretary
McLaughlin. Thank you, Mr. President.
Q.
When will you have an Attorney General?
Q.
How short is your list for Attorney General, Mr. President?
Q.
When will you have an Attorney General?
The President. All
in due time.
Note: The President
spoke at