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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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Nov 1, 1988

They're the best set of hands this side of Bob Feller, and they belong to a man named George Bush.

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Nov 1, 1988

Today I am signing H.R. 3515, the 'Medical Waste Tracking Act of 1988.'

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Nov 1, 1988

This bill is an important step forward in the protection of our environment and public health.

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Nov 1, 1988

The enforcement provisions of this Act, however, must be read to respect the President's authority under Article II of the Constitution.

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Nov 1, 1988

It could cost jobs and eliminate vast mineral development opportunities.

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Nov 1, 1988

I am also pleased to sign this bill into law because it contains the explicit law enforcement authority for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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Nov 1, 1988

Because this legislation takes the wrong approach to Indian economic development, I am withholding my approval of H.R. 3621.

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Nov 1, 1988

The legislation would constrain the ability of the Federal Government to obtain strategic and critical minerals.

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Nov 1, 1988

Now, in this campaign I've heard the deficit called mine—that it is so big.

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Nov 1, 1988

The resulting loss in revenue to the Treasury would have increased the Federal deficit and imposed an unwanted and unneeded burden on the American taxpayer.

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Nov 1, 1988

I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim 1988 as 50th Anniversary Year of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 1988.

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Oct 31, 1988

Step into the voting booth, put your hand on the lever, and say right out loud, 'Read my lips: No new taxes.'

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Oct 31, 1988

I think George Bush wants him there even more than I do because George is going to need Chic's help.

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Oct 31, 1988

Today in America, a greater proportion of our potential work force is employed than ever before in the history of the United States.

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Oct 31, 1988

Will you vote to elect Don Knabe and Curt Pringle to the State legislature?

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Oct 31, 1988

If the liberals had had their way, there would have been no INF treaty or rollback in Afghanistan or democratic triumphs around the globe.

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Oct 31, 1988

If anyone is so foolish as to be betting against him this year, I've got a piece of advice: Try your luck in the casinos.

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