Use the excerpt from the speech on the air traffic controllers strike to answer the question. Using the excerpt from Reagan's speech about air traffic controllers, answer (a), (b), and (c).
In 1–2 sentences, explain is the primary purpose of this speech.
In 2–3 sentences, describe the rationale Reagan provides for his proposed actions.
In 1–2 sentences, identify the ultimate outcome of the situation Reagan describes in the speech.
The primary purpose of Reagan's speech was to announce his decision to fire the air traffic controllers who were on strike.
Reagan argues that the controllers' strike is illegal and puts the safety of the American people at risk. He also notes that the controllers' demands for higher wages and a shorter workweek are unreasonable and unfair to the American taxpayers who fund their salaries.
The ultimate outcome of the situation Reagan describes is that the striking air traffic controllers are fired and replaced with new controllers who are willing to work under the terms set by the federal government.