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On the recordJanuary 26, 1987
To assure that every American—no matter what age—learns to speak, read, and write English so as to be able to fully participate in our society.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Message to the Congress on 'A Quest for Excellence'

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Dec 31, 1988

Rather than making them or talking about putting up a fence, why don’t we work out some recognition of our mutual problems, make it possible for them to come here legally with a work permit, and then, while they’re working and earning here, they pay taxes here?

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We must and will dedicate ourselves as a Nation to continue this effort, and to stand in solidarity with those who resist, until the blessings of democracy, freedom, and respect for human dignity are assured throughout the world.

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Dec 2, 1988

Yes, we want bold words of reform about political and religious expression to become more than just words.

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