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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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Feb 18, 1987

We must prepare ourselves for the future by taking the opportunity to acquire the talents and skills needed to adapt to the dynamics of the marketplace.

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Feb 18, 1987

Fully competitive and economically sound financial services markets are essential not only for a vigorous, growing domestic economy, but also for a fully competitive international trade position for the United States.

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Feb 18, 1987

Protectionism will not save jobs; it will only redistribute them.

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Feb 18, 1987

Proclamation No. 4991 of October 27, 1982, is hereby revoked.

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Feb 18, 1987

I urge consumers, businesses, educators, community organizations, labor unions, the media, and government officials to identify, emphasize, and promote activities during National Consumers Week that draw attention to the consumer's rights…

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Feb 18, 1987

We should not intrude unnecessarily upon the decisionmaking of workers or business or impede the effective operation of the marketplace.

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Feb 18, 1987

Let no one doubt our brothers and sisters who struggle to build a freer and more humane Poland.

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Feb 18, 1987

We must pare down the unnecessary costs that American business faces while continuing to protect worker safety and maintain public health and safety standards.

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Feb 18, 1987

Ronald Reagan announced his intention to nominate Frederick Phillips Brooks, Jr.

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Feb 18, 1987

And good evening to all my friends there and all you loyal conservatives that are gathered there at dinner this evening.

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Feb 18, 1987

As it was in 1981, the slogan of the Polish independence struggle of the last century was: 'For Your Freedom And Ours.'

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Feb 18, 1987

Failure to enact all of the initiatives would be akin to sending the American worker into the international arena without the proper tools.

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Feb 18, 1987

This could include extending the current R&D tax credit beyond its expiration at the end of 1988; making it permanent; increasing the credit rate beyond the current 20 percent.

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Feb 18, 1987

Mr. Cass has been a professor at Boston University School of Law in Boston, MA.

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Feb 18, 1987

He will also be nominated for the term expiring June 16, 1996, which is a reappointment.

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Feb 18, 1987

Since 1981 Mr. Cass has been a professor at Boston University School of Law in Boston, MA.

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Feb 18, 1987

I continue to believe, as do the Polish people, that it is a possible dream.

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Feb 18, 1987

The responsibility for asbestos removal rests with the States and local governments.

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Feb 17, 1987

I'm not going to take any questions on that situation until the Tower commission's report is turned in to us.

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