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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 10, 1987

Freedom, democracy, and the rights of man are to be preserved through the ages, free men and women must accept the responsibilities that go with their freedoms.

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Jun 10, 1987

Private sector initiatives will provide many solutions to the challenges of the 21st century.

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Jun 10, 1987

Saudi Arabia is our staunchest ally in the Gulf in resisting the Soviet efforts to establish a presence in the Middle East.

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Jun 8, 1987

We call once more upon both parties to negotiate an immediate end of the war.

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Jun 7, 1987

We have to recognize that there are people in Japan, like Prime Minister Nakasone, who have worked very hard to oppose the action that they had taken, and we think that they ought to be rewarded for their effort.

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Jun 7, 1987

We're not doing something that is more—we said from the very beginning that when they returned to abiding by the agreement that we thought we had, we would lift the sanctions.

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Jun 5, 1987

Perhaps it's not too much to hope that true change will come to all countries that now deny or hinder the freedom to worship God.

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Jun 5, 1987

Our prayers will go with you in profound hope that soon the hand of God will lighten the terrible burden of brave people everywhere who yearn for freedom.

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Jun 4, 1987

A Day of Recognition would be more appropriate, with ceremonies that would give special significance to Constitution Day.

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Jun 4, 1987

The Administration cannot support H.R. 157 because it establishes another paid Federal holiday.

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Jun 3, 1987

The administration recommends that H.R. 1612 not be considered under suspension of the rules.

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Jun 3, 1987

I am confident that based on discussions within NATO and those that will occur here in Venice, a foundation will be laid for equal and verifiable global constraints on United States and Soviet SRINF missiles in the near future.

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Jun 3, 1987

I welcome the statement today by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Bundestag supporting deep reductions in an entire class of nuclear weapons.

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Jun 3, 1987

The administration supports House passage of H.R. 2112 but will seek to change the bill in conference to:— Amend Title IV retirement benefits for certain former spouses of CIA employees to include the standards for retroactive, free…

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Jun 2, 1987

Our countries should move forward to end unsustainable trade imbalances, to reform agricultural policies, and restore stability to the international currency markets.

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