Statement by Assistant
to the President for Press Relations Fitzwater on the Vice Presidential Debate
The
President and Mrs. Reagan watched the debate on television in their living
quarters. The President felt Senator Quayle was effective and did an
outstanding job. The President discussed the debate last Saturday with Senator
Quayle. He was gratified by tonight's outcome. President Reagan called Senator
Quayle immediately after the debate to congratulate him on a job well done.