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Ronald Reagan giving a speech in front of the American Flag

Ronald Reagan

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Reagan on Free Enterprise

A big businessman is what a small businessman would be if only the government would get out of the way and leave him alone.

May 9, 1984

You know, not too long ago, I was asked to explain the difference between a small businessman and a big businessman. And my answer was that a big businessman is what a small businessman would be if only the government would get out of the way and leave him alone.

Remarks on Presenting the Small Business Person of the Year Award

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