Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for March 29, 1981

Transcript:

Voice: Okay, listen up, tonight's press conference will be at 8:00 p.m. Black tie is optional. Reagan: I hope I've answered your question, young lady. Would you like to ask a follow-up? Woman: Oh, no. Thank you Mr. President. I'd rather give some of the other guys a chance. Reagan: Well, that's very gracious of you. Who'd like to go next? How about you, Howard? Man: Thank you, sir, but I think Roger had his hand up first. Reagan: So he did. Roger? Man: Thank you, sir. I'd like to ask you if you really think it's possible to reconcile deep tax cuts, massive military spending and a balanced budget without having to use drugs. Reporter: Hey, c'mon, Roger. That's a very negative question! Voice: Yeah, Roger, give the President's policies a fair chance. For Pete's sake! Reagan: That's okay, boys. I'm a skillful communicator and educator. I can handle it. Man: Go to it, sir! Good luck! Reporter: Gosh, he's unflappable. Reagan: Bill, this is a nickle. And this is an orange. Now, if I give you the nickle, but I...