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Exchange With Reporters at the Winston Ranch in Sabinal, Texas

November 14, 1981

Q. I know who you are. [Laughter]

The President. You realize that after seeing this [referring to his camouflage outfit], we don't think that there may be very many turkeys left around. [Laughter]

Q. Mr. President, how does it feel to be out of Washington for a few days?

The President. Just fine. This is nice.

Q. Are you going to really shoot at a turkey?

The President. I hate to make that pledge. It's been a long time since I've—I've never gone turkey shooting. So, I'm looking forward to this.

Q. Have you got a license, Mr. President?

The President. You bet. Yes, I have.

Q. Is Mr. Allen going to stay on the job while he's under investigation?

The President. I can't comment on that while it's still under review.

Note: The exchange began at 12:20 p.m. outside the ranch house, where the President spent the weekend as a guest of the family of Assistant to the President and Mrs. James A. Baker III.

Ronald Reagan, Exchange With Reporters at the Winston Ranch in Sabinal, Texas Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/node/247095

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