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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 10, 1988

The truth is we're in the 63d month of this nonstop expansion.

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Feb 10, 1988

If Congress concludes that additional compensation should be available to service personnel injured by military medical malpractice, the Administration would not object to the establishment of an administrative medical malpractice…

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Feb 10, 1988

The effect of this vote was to trust the promises of democracy of the Sandinista Communists.

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Feb 9, 1988

We see these steps as providing a solid foundation on which to build towards freer flows of trade and investment of benefit to both our nations.

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Feb 9, 1988

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 3689.

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Feb 9, 1988

I urge all Americans to participate in this observance by making eye care and eye safety an important part of their lives.

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Feb 9, 1988

His farsighted efforts to open up the Mexican economy and revitalize domestic industries are helping place Mexico on the path of sustained economic growth.

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Feb 9, 1988

Relations between the United States and Mexico today are strong and productive.

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Feb 9, 1988

Nicaragua's democratic neighbors agree with us that Sandinista compliance with the regional peace accord will make or break the plan.

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Feb 9, 1988

Simplistically, attention has focused on Nicaraguan compliance, because Nicaragua has the farthest to go in meeting its commitments under the peace plan.

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