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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 26, 1987

I made it plain, went to the public trying to arouse public opinion in this country.

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May 26, 1987

I think the relationship between our two countries has been an almost family relationship for many years.

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May 26, 1987

I am opposed to the provision of H.R. 1157 that allows quality adjustments in the determination of losses caused by natural disasters with respect to upland cotton.

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May 26, 1987

These decisions should be made by farmers, based on market forces, and not by the Federal Government.

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May 26, 1987

I urge the Congress to demonstrate fiscal responsibility and restraint by defeating efforts currently underway that would tamper with the way in which advance deficiency payments are made for grain crops.

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May 26, 1987

I think it's far better if the Iranians go to bed every night wondering what we might do than us telling them in advance.

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May 26, 1987

I've said from the very beginning that wherever we have to put forces in those places to help maintain peace—anytime they are attacked they will retaliate.

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May 26, 1987

I'd like to think that, ultimately, all nuclear weapons in the world could be done away with.

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May 26, 1987

I do not favor the enrolled bill's acreage diversion provisions.

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May 26, 1987

I doubt that Iran would ever declare war on the United States.

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May 26, 1987

As far as the Government's tightening its belt—long overdue.

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May 25, 1987

I think it would take more than an election in either one of our countries to change that.

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May 25, 1987

It is instead a place for people who are aware of the world and who are ready and willing to make a commitment to serve their country.

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May 25, 1987

So long as I am President, I will never consent to see our intelligence capability undermined.

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May 25, 1987

I have great confidence that the Italian people will do what's right, as they have for quite some time now.

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May 25, 1987

I recognize the right of the free press; I don't want censorship.

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