Oral History, Tape 52, Side 2

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Victor Atiyeh served as governor of Oregon from 1979-1987. This is one part of an oral history interview that was originally recorded on over 60 cassette tapes by the Oregon Historical Society. It is accompanied by a typed transcript. This portion covers: Secretary of State Barbara Roberts’ performance audits of government, mid-1980s; position of Secretary of State; state cabinet system of governance; discussion of a Lieutenant Governor; involvement in a Chinese Council for business, 1980s; thoughts on Monty Montgomery; Gramm-Rudman Act, 85; national and state budget deficits, late 1980s.