Diary Entry - 04/20/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan participates in a meeting with the Republican Congressional leadership about the budget.
President Reagan participates in a Days of Remembrance Ceremony in tribute to Holocaust Victims.
Met with Repub. Cong. Leadership. The budget was the subject. I think they were relieved to learn that I’m willing to compromise some in return for a bi-partisan program. I called Tip O’Neill—I’m not sure he’s ready to give. Tip is truly a New Deal liberal. He honestly believes that we’re promoting welfare for the rich. Al H’s report doesn’t hold out much hope. The Junta is running the show in Argentina but the people when you get behind the phony rallies dont want war. Now the Argentines have invoked the Rios Treaty. Today was Holocaust day (also Hitler’s birthday). It’s always a moving ceremony. Had another press availability in the Rose garden. These are working pretty well. Our new Repub. N.J. caretaker Sen. Nicholas Brady was sworn in today. He replaces Williams (abscam scandal).
