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.
The United States will remain committed to Israel's security and well-being.
The United States stands ready to help advance the peace process in any way that is useful to the parties concerned.
We will work together with you and with our other friends in the region to counter Soviet aggression and to strengthen security of all the countries in the area.
We've created new bonds of understanding between the United States and Israel, renewed and strengthened our very special friendship.
Duty, honor, country are three hallowed words that reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, and what you will be.
What you've done is make this country a happier place and, I think, speaking for all of us, it's deeply appreciated.
Being young meant a temperamental predominance of courage over timidity, and an appetite for adventure over love of ease.
Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years. People grow old by deserting their ideals.





