meeting the same problem before congress. i happened to favor the other piece of legislation and thought it would be better for the senior citizens and provide better care than the one that was finally passed. martha: there you go again line was an ad lib, right? it was off the cuff. it was. in an instant, it kind of disarmed his critics. did he it with a cheery smile while carter looked dower, which was his persona. it confirmed reagan was likeable and carter was too serious fort times. and another line was are you better off today than you were four years ago? martha: that is such a famous line. let s look at gush-gore. everybody likes to see bush-gore. everybody likes this. that s what the question in this campaign is about. it s not what is your philosophy and position on issues. but can you get things done? and i believe i can.