Word: franker
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Oval Office after the election unsettled Carter: he got little feedback from Reagan on a long checklist of international subjects and not a single question about Iran and the hostages. When Rosalynn observed that Reagan was gradually changing his positions, Carter, carefully buttering his toast, edged toward some franker views. "I predict he won't follow his campaign talk," he said, referring to Reagan's promises about abolishing the Departments of Energy and Education, making large tax cuts and other issues. Said Carter: "When you get here, it's a lot tougher to do." The previous evening...