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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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Apr 23, 1987

I think he's wrong. The only thing I'm embarrassed about in those is my scrawly handwriting.

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Apr 22, 1987

Verification would be facilitated if the Soviets were to accept a global zero outcome for LRINF.

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Apr 22, 1987

I urge the people of the United States to observe these occasions with appropriate ceremonies that will give full recognition to the importance of our transportation system to this country.

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Apr 22, 1987

It is U.S. and allied determination to maintain our security, which I continue to view as indivisible, that has given us this opportunity to achieve an historic agreement which, for the first time, would actually reduce nuclear weapons.

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Apr 20, 1987

Quitting smoking, even after many years, can reduce the risk of cancer.

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Apr 20, 1987

Some types of cancer can be detected even before they cause symptoms.

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Apr 20, 1987

All adults should ask their doctors about special tests and examinations that can detect early cancer.

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Apr 19, 1987

The bill should not be considered under suspension of the rules.

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Apr 18, 1987

I do hereby proclaim the week of April 19 through April 25, 1987, as National Minority Cancer Awareness Week.

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Apr 16, 1987

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, do proclaim that:

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Apr 16, 1987

We cannot allow it to be jeopardized by unfair trading practices.

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Apr 16, 1987

I have determined that the Government of Japan has not implemented or enforced major provisions of the Arrangement concerning Trade in Semiconductor Products.

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Apr 15, 1987

The administration supports designation of the Kings River as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

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Apr 15, 1987

The administration opposes section 2 because designation of the Special Management Area would preempt the statutorily required land management planning process.

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Apr 9, 1987

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in order to establish an advisory commission on compensation of career Federal executives, it is hereby ordered as follows.

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Apr 9, 1987

The United States will continue to consult closely with its allies, and we will not sacrifice their vital interests just to sign an agreement.

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Apr 9, 1987

I have never deliberately given anybody hell. I just tell them the truth, and they think it's hell.

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Apr 9, 1987

Candor and realism about the Soviets have helped the peace process.

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Apr 8, 1987

Purdue has educated more engineers than any other university in the country.

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