Diary Entry - 07/12/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan meets with Secretary of Agriculture John R. Block to discuss general agricultural issues of concern.
President Reagan participates in a luncheon with bipartisan Congressional balanced budget proponents.
Iranian troops cross the border into Iraq for the first time during their 22 month war.
A typical Mon.—nothing but problems & the kind you cant solve without a lot more study. Farmers are in trouble. By Sept. we have to decide whether to negotiate a long term sales agreement with the Soviets. If we dont we bankrupt a lot of Am. farmers—if we do we look like we’re caving in on our sanctions. We announced our go ahead on getting an Amendment to the Const. requiring a balanced budget. Lebanon looks worse not better. Lifted sanctions on Argentina. Videotaped messages for several conventions.
