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Letter #10: The Bill Comes Later
Government borrowing lets Americans enjoy the benefits of spending today. Just wait.
October 13, 2026
Recorded on July 13, 2013
James Buckley discusses his life and upbringing as well as the genesis of Firing Line and the success of his brother Bill. James describes Bill as a fresh spirit who wanted to meet all types of people and listen to different viewpoints. Bill loved a good debate.
James notes that his parents were literate and that education and speaking well were important. They trained their children to work hard, be genteel, and listen to the other side.
James notes that we make progress in society, such as during the Reagan years, if someone can demonstrate the causes and effects of socialist-type policies so that people are more apt to understand, embrace, and thrive in the free market.
James ends by saying that although we may become pessimistic about the American experiment, hope is always around the corner because virtue and good sense reside in the people.
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James L. Buckley
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