The ability of this or any administration to succeed depends in no small degree upon the energy, the dedication, and the spirit of our nation's civil servants.
Ronald Reagan
The Public Record
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.
More than any other recent development, I believe that Gene Atkinson's decision will send a loud and clear message to America that our party, the Republican Party, stands for the working men and women of this country.
Gene and I actually go back well before last April, as his odyssey from Democrat to Republican is so strikingly parallel to my own.
Nations are more often than not remembered for their art and thought.
Attracting and retaining well-motivated, high quality military personnel is a critical element of my commitment to strengthen America's defenses.
The legislation will provide to all of our men and women in uniform a richly deserved average increase of 14.3 percent in basic pay.
Building a free society is every bit as perplexing and at times threatening as the struggle that faced el Cid.
Spain has a wise and courageous chief of state, whose leadership in developing his country's democratic institutions has earned the world's profound respect.
You have the admiration and respect of the American people, and you honor us with your visit.
We applaud the sensible path toward political liberty that you've chosen.





