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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 14, 1988

We will not leave Israel to stand alone, nor will we acquiesce in any effort to gang up on Israel.

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Mar 14, 1988

I have found that the measure of any regime or government can be taken by its official attitude toward anti-Semitism.

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Mar 13, 1988

It's time to turn the great technological might of our nation not to inventing ever more deadly weapons of destruction but instead to creating new instruments of peace—defensive technologies that harm no one.

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Mar 13, 1988

I am transmitting herewith the report on the activities of countries within the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

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Mar 11, 1988

America's open market is its great strength, not its weakness.

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Mar 11, 1988

A protectionist trade bill is a serious threat to our export boom.

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