Ronald Reagan
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Ronald Wilson Reagan was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he previously held the office of governor of California from 1967 to 1975. Reagan's presidency is noted for significant tax cuts, a strong anti-communist foreign policy, and the deregulation of various industries. His administration also faced challenges such as the Iran-Contra affair and economic issues, including inflation and unemployment.
We are currently considering admission of up to 1,000 additional refugees from Malaysia who are harder to resettle because they lack family ties in the United States or elsewhere.
We believe that the Soviet Union can play a positive role in encouraging Vietnam to be responsive to efforts to resolve the Cambodian conflict.
We have urged Japan to boost domestic economic growth and to improve access to the Japanese market for foreign products.
We have also been talking with our friends and allies in Asia and Europe about the possibility of increasing assistance and stimulating trade and investment to sustain economic growth in the Philippines.
Our aim is to make sure that all American businesses—small, medium, and large—are aware of the great opportunities that exist in exporting.
I am all in favor of this and intend to press Mr. Gorbachev for details later this month.
I’m confident that John will serve the Federal Reserve and the nation well.





