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.
Jan 25, 1987
Our government will not make concessions to terrorist groups despite their threats.
Jan 23, 1987
Our institutions form an important epoch in the history of the civilized world.
Jan 23, 1987
No duty of the Federal Government is more important than the defense of this Republic.
Jan 23, 1987
Freedom is a way that is plain, peaceful, generous, just—a way which, if followed, the world will forever applaud, and God must forever bless.
Jan 23, 1987
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Jan 22, 1987
I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate J. Michael Dorsey to this important position.
Jan 22, 1987
We are determined to help bring the war to the promptest possible negotiated end, without victor or vanquished, leaving intact the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Iran and Iraq.
Jan 22, 1987
We would regard any such expansion of the war as a major threat to our interests as well as to those of our friends in the region.
Jan 22, 1987
We cannot but condemn Iranian seizure and occupation of Iraqi territory.
Jan 21, 1987
I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate George H. Nash to be a member of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.
Jan 21, 1987
Together, with God's help, we will finish the task and heal our wounded nation.
Jan 21, 1987
Max Charles Graeber is nominated to be a member of the National Advisory Council on Educational Research and Improvement.
Jan 21, 1987
President today announced his intention to nominate Carolyn L. Vash to be a member of the National Council on the Handicapped for a term expiring September 17, 1989.
Jan 21, 1987
America will never be whole as long as the right to life, granted by our Creator, is denied to the unborn.
Jan 21, 1987
Each child is a unique, unrepeatable gift, and every child who escapes the violence of abortion is an immeasurable victory for life.
Jan 21, 1987
Our national commitment to the dignity of all human life must begin with the respect for our most basic civil right: the right to life.
Jan 21, 1987
Abortion is not a harmless medical procedure but the taking of the life of a living human being.
Jan 21, 1987
Your nonviolent commitment to life can overcome the violence of abortion, and we shall overcome bitterness to reach a greater respect for human life.
Jan 21, 1987
We are proud to nominate a person of such high caliber as Dr. Rhodes.
Jan 20, 1987
I have determined, pursuant to section 301 (a), (b), and (d)(1) of the Act, that increased duties should be imposed on a most-favored-nation basis on the articles provided for in the Annex to this proclamation.
Jan 20, 1987
I have the utmost confidence in Mr. Linkletter's abilities to represent our country.
Jan 20, 1987
I am pleased to nominate Trusten Frank Crigler to be Ambassador to Somalia.
Jan 20, 1987
I am authorizing the United States Trade Representative to suspend, modify, or terminate the increased duties imposed by this proclamation upon publication in the Federal Register of notice of his determination that such action is in the…
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