The non-responsiveness of the economy might be because the various policies are at cross-purposes at one another or that all the policies are in error, or some mix.

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Even when we act with what we believe to be the best of intentions, our efforts are often at cross-purposes with our goals.

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Third, the President, his advisors and the Congress must be held accountable to a greater degree than has generally been the case in recent years for decisions that are at cross-purposes with the common sense and traditional desires of the American people.

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