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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.

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May 19, 1988

I hereby designate Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 1988, as a day of prayer for permanent peace.

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May 19, 1988

Let us hold it our sacred duty and our inestimable privilege on this day to decorate these graves ourselves—with a fervent prayer and a pledge of true allegiance to the cause of liberty, peace, and country.

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May 19, 1988

And I appreciate greatly the opportunity to speak to your people.

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May 19, 1988

We will never, ever, negotiate away the dream of every Cuban-American—a dream that I, too, hold in my heart—that Cuba will again join the family of free and democratic nations.

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May 19, 1988

I hereby determine that an unforeseen refugee emergency exists and that the admission of an additional 15,000 refugees from Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union during FY 1988 is justified as required by Section 207(b) of the Act.

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May 19, 1988

The Nation is grateful for their special service, and enactment of H.R. 1811 makes clear the Nation's continuing concern for their welfare.

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May 19, 1988

I hereby determine that an unforeseen emergency exists which requires the provision of assistance in amounts in excess of funds otherwise available for such assistance.

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May 19, 1988

Your support, your friendship has meant more to me than I can say.

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May 18, 1988

We have made progress with this four-part agenda, and I think it provides us a good blueprint for future progress.

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