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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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Jun 14, 1987

That's why I've made a personal decision to do something no President should ever hesitate to do when he must, and that's go to you, the American people, and put the facts before you.

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Jun 14, 1987

The administration would oppose H.R. 1777 if it were amended to include H.R. 2410.

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Jun 14, 1987

The truth is we came home from this summit with everything we'd hoped to accomplish.

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Jun 14, 1987

We can start by getting the Congress to vote yes or no, up or down, on an amendment to the Constitution that will bring an end to deficit spending once and for all.

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Jun 14, 1987

I think it's notable that so many American farmers today would like to see agriculture in the United States and abroad return to the free market basis.

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Jun 14, 1987

The choice comes down to: more government, more taxation, more regulations, and a backsliding toward the old days of economic inflation and stagnation or, on the other hand, additional growth, greater opportunity.

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Jun 14, 1987

If we fail to do so simply because these ships previously flew the flag of another country, we would abdicate our role as a naval power.

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Jun 14, 1987

The administration could support the bill as part of the ongoing legislative process.

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Jun 14, 1987

Appointment of two members is a crucial step forward in recognizing the contributions of Afro-Americans.

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Jun 12, 1987

Without America's economic recovery, now into its 54th consecutive month, most of the rest of the world... would have grown considerably less.

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Jun 12, 1987

This administration will insist upon trade that is both free and fair.

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Jun 12, 1987

Tomorrow is Flag Day, the anniversary of the first official American flag.

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Jun 11, 1987

Much is said each year about these economic summits with the heads of state of seven countries and our meetings and whether they accomplish much or whether they don't.

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Jun 11, 1987

We share deep satisfaction with NATO's 1979 double-track decision on intermediate nuclear forces—INF.

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Jun 11, 1987

Relations between the United States and the Federal Republic are those of close allies and friends.

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Jun 10, 1987

S. 557 is particularly objectionable because of its vague language that vastly expands the jurisdiction under various Federal statutes of Federal agencies and courts over State and local governments, churches and synagogues, religious…

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Jun 10, 1987

Arms sales which meet Saudi Arabia's legitimate defense needs and do not upset the military balance in the region are an important part of our relationship with that country.

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Jun 10, 1987

This action precipitated by Congress sends exactly the wrong signal.

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