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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 16, 1988

We want more jobs, not less, and we want a job market open to all working men and women in this country.

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May 16, 1988

I'm ready to roll up my sleeves and go to work with the Congress once again in crafting a trade bill that will continue this trend of more job creation and greater economic growth.

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May 16, 1988

We had hoped that we could maybe make it possible for the people of Panama themselves to exert some pressure and do something.

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May 16, 1988

I strongly support bipartisan efforts by the Senate Committees on Intelligence and Armed Services.

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May 16, 1988

I welcome bipartisan support to start this year on a multiyear program to improve these systems.

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May 16, 1988

I will also include funding for the second year of this program in the final budget which I submit to the Congress.

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May 16, 1988

It is important as we work toward future arms reduction agreements that our country have all of the means necessary to assure compliance with these agreements.

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May 15, 1988

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

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May 15, 1988

I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes.

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May 15, 1988

I've often said, and I deeply believe, that if all the young people of the world could get together and get to know each other there would never be another war.

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