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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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Mar 23, 1988

It is important to preserve adequate stocks of uranium to meet national defense needs.

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Mar 23, 1988

I think the problem of the homeless, like so many other problems, actually belongs at the local community and State level.

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Mar 23, 1988

Teachers deserve at least as much praise and thanks and honor as those in any other profession in our society.

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Mar 22, 1988

General headnote 3(e)(v)(A) to the TSUS is modified by striking out 'Panama' from the enumeration of independent countries whose products are eligible for benefits under the GSP.

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Mar 22, 1988

It's in economic freedom that men and women can give the fullest expression of their inborn creativity.

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Mar 22, 1988

Together we're going to create jobs, to generate new fortunes of wealth for many, and provide a legacy for the children of each of our countries.

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Mar 22, 1988

SDI, in fact, provided a valuable incentive for the Soviets to return to the bargaining table and to negotiate seriously over strategic arms reductions.

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Mar 22, 1988

I think we had an agreement in principle that even led to this before we even started.

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Mar 22, 1988

My veto pen remains ready and available if the final work product of the conference remains antitrade, anticonsumer, antijobs, and antigrowth.

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Mar 22, 1988

The American people can never be satisfied with a strategic situation where, to keep the peace, we rely on a threat of vengeance.

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Mar 22, 1988

Well, there are a number of other subjects that we continue to discuss with each other.

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Mar 22, 1988

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including Section 7103(b) of Title 5 of the United States Code, it is hereby ordered as follows:

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