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Ronald Reagan: The American people want to hear straight talk about where our leaders plan to take the country, not personal attacks.

On the recordJuly 22, 1988
The American people want to hear straight talk about where our leaders plan to take the country, not personal attacks.
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Ronald Reagan
Republican · California

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Democratic National Convention and the Administration's Achievements

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