America is blessed with a man of exceptional character and qualifications for this vital position.
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.
I hope you return to Honduras confident that the United States—it's people and its government—remains a reliable friend and good neighbor.
Early action on the Caribbean Basin Initiative is a high priority for my administration.
Honduras is a good and valued friend and partner of the United States.
It is my hope that the compromise will be supported by a large majority of the members of the committee.
I want to welcome the bipartisan compromise which has been reached in the House Foreign Affairs Committee on my request for emergency economic assistance under the Caribbean Basin Initiative.
The United States will provide assistance so that Hondurans can defend themselves from aggression.
Our mission-or our mission-is to free enterprise so together we can save America.
The best social program is a productive job for anyone who's willing to work.
We must not and we will not, permit prospects for lasting economic recovery to be buried beneath an endless tide of red ink.
Twenty-one unbalanced budgets in 22 years is proof that our Federal budgetary system needs fundamental reform.





