Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for February 21, 1979

Transcript:

Jimmy Carter: Okay, what happened here, Harry? Harry Jordan: Sorry, boss. I was trying to put a ceiling on spending, and the whole thing just collapsed. Carter: Damn! I told you to reinforce the private sector! Jordan: I tried, boss. I just couldn't find the right framework. Carter: Well, don't just stand there! Get all this stuff back... hey! Where is everyone? Jordan: Uh... they're on a break, boss. Carter: Don't lie to me, Harry. It's a recession, isn't it? Jordan: No, no, I swear, boss, they just went for coffee!