“If I still have time, I might add, Mr. Trewhitt, I might add that it was Seneca or it was Cicero, I don’t know which, that said, If it was not for the elders correcting the mistakes of the young, there would be no state.”

The quote "If I still have time, I might add, Mr. Trewhitt, I might add that it was Seneca or it was…" is famous quote attributed to Ronald Reagan (1911–2004), American politician, 40th president of the United States (in office from 1981 to 1989).

Reagan followed up his previous reply with this comment to Baltimore Sun reporter Henry Trewhitt question on Regan´s age and ability to perform the duties as president Debate with Walter Mondale http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/speeches/1984/102184b.htm (21 October 1984)
1980s, First term of office (1981–1985)

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