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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 12, 1987

Well, for the first time in more than a decade, the Federal Government is actually spending less this fiscal year, in real terms, than the year before; and that's no small accomplishment.

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Mar 12, 1987

The provisions in H.R. 1157 are specifically targeted to farmers who have been prevented from planting their crops by severe weather conditions.

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Mar 12, 1987

Make successful negotiations for a democratic outcome in Nicaragua virtually impossible.

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Mar 12, 1987

The resolution's unilateral termination of aid to the Nicaraguan democratic resistance would deprive the administration of one of the most critical elements of leverage it has with the Sandinistas.

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Mar 12, 1987

There can be no backing away from our commitment to the deficit reduction goals of Gramm-Rudman-Hollings.

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Mar 12, 1987

It would reward their inflexibility and send the message that they need only wait for the United States to lose its resolve.

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Mar 11, 1987

Ken is an outstanding manager, who has worked with the Congress to achieve some of the most important victories of my administration.

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Mar 11, 1987

Nancy and I extend our deep sympathy to his family and to the Ohio State University community.

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Mar 11, 1987

The Government of Jamaica is sufficiently responsive to the United States Government concerns on drug control.

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Mar 11, 1987

I promised to send to the Congress legislation 'whereby the true cost to the economy of Federal credit programs would be counted in the budget.'

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Mar 11, 1987

I know that he will be a valuable asset to me and to my Chief of Staff, Senator Howard Baker, as we move forward in the next 2 years.

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Mar 11, 1987

Over the years since independence, Kenya has been a success story, an example for all of Africa to follow.

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Mar 11, 1987

I am today announcing the appointment of Kenneth M. Duberstein to be Deputy Chief of Staff at the White House.

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Mar 11, 1987

I personally look to President Moi as a friend and a trusted counselor on international issues.

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Mar 11, 1987

The credit budget has the advantage of focusing attention on the decisions that commit the government to new expenditures.

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Mar 11, 1987

It is now time for the circular to be revised to reflect developments consistent with our Federalism policies and State and local regulatory relief objectives and the President's Management Improvement Program.

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Mar 11, 1987

I assure you all that we have created the necessary infrastructure to absorb American investment.

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Mar 11, 1987

The added expenditure of funds for that country is in the national interest of the United States.

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Mar 11, 1987

These subsidies are the present value of the difference between the terms and conditions on which direct loans or loan guarantees are available to borrowers in the private sector and the easier ones provided by Federal credit programs.

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Mar 9, 1987

The resolution would reward the Sandinistas' inflexibility and send the message that they need only wait for the United States to lose its resolve.

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Mar 9, 1987

In order for arms control to have meaning and credibly contribute to national security and to global or regional stability, it is essential that all parties to agreements fully comply with them.

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Mar 9, 1987

The United States cannot, and will not, allow a double standard of compliance with arms control agreements to be established.

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