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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 9, 1988

I said that, even with my intent to try and eliminate the deficit, if it was a choice between eliminating the deficit or rebuilding and refurbishing our national security I would have to choose the national security.

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Mar 9, 1988

I ask the Congress to consider the rescission or repeal of the wasteful, unnecessary, or low priority spending projects.

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Mar 9, 1988

I believe that with our economic summit, that our turning away from protectionism to the extent that we are, and our efforts to even do more of that with the GATT treaty and all, that we've made great improvement in world economy.

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Mar 9, 1988

It is my hope that the funds appropriated for these projects will not be spent as directed and can instead be spent on worthwhile projects.

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Mar 9, 1988

I have said a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.

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Mar 8, 1988

Knute Rockne did more spiritual good than a thousand preachers.

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Mar 8, 1988

When I saw them walking up to the Communion rail to receive and realized the hours of sleep they had sacrificed, I understood what a powerful ally their religion was to them in their work on the football field.

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Mar 8, 1988

I intend to sign an Executive order to extend the waiver of the application of the relevant export criterion of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act for an additional 12 months from March 10, 1988.

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Mar 8, 1988

Tell them to go out there with all they've got and win just one for the Gipper.

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Mar 8, 1988

I hereby extend the duration of that period to March 10, 1989.

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