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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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Nov 3, 1988

Yes, your vote is important, and, yes, the choice this year is very important.

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Nov 3, 1988

I've been President for 8 years now, and nobody knows better than I that the most qualified man alive in the world for the job, yes, the best man alive for the job, is George Bush.

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Nov 3, 1988

So, I'd ask you: Isn't it time for the voters of this great State to vote for a great team, Pete Dawkins and George Bush?

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Nov 3, 1988

The United States signed the convention, and in 1949 President Truman requested the Senate's advice and consent to ratification.

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Nov 3, 1988

Teachers do an incalculable amount of good as they teach pupils how to study and learn.

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Nov 3, 1988

The unemployment rate has fallen to 5.2 percent, which means it's the best it's been in more than 14 years.

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Nov 3, 1988

We resolve to remind ourselves of the enormous evil of which mankind is capable and to remain vigilant.

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Nov 3, 1988

We gather today to bear witness to the past and learn from its awful example.

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Nov 3, 1988

I'm delighted to fulfill the promise made by Harry Truman to all the peoples of the world, and especially the Jewish people.

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Nov 2, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 30 through November 5, 1988, as National Jukebox Week.

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Nov 1, 1988

Will you promise me you'll do all of America proud and just say no to drugs?

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Nov 1, 1988

We believe there are no citizens more precious than the men and women who guard us.

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Nov 1, 1988

Such a law suit would not constitute a 'case or controversy' for a court to resolve under Article III of the Constitution.

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Nov 1, 1988

It could cost jobs and eliminate vast mineral development opportunities.

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