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 made it plain, went to the public trying to arouse public opinion in this country.
I think the relationship between our two countries has been an almost family relationship for many years.
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.
These decisions should be made by farmers, based on market forces, and not by the Federal Government.
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.
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.
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.
I'd like to think that, ultimately, all nuclear weapons in the world could be done away with.
I think it would take more than an election in either one of our countries to change that.
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.
So long as I am President, I will never consent to see our intelligence capability undermined.
I have great confidence that the Italian people will do what's right, as they have for quite some time now.





