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.
I hereby proclaim heartfelt thanks to a century of Americans who have shaped and supported United Way.
The only thing produced in abundance by Marxism-Leninism has been deprivation and tyranny.
Today we renew our allegiance to those human rights which all free men cherish and which we Americans, in particular, hold so dear.
Governments that do not respect the rights of their own citizens are a threat to their neighbors as well.
Cooperation between the United States and Zaire under President Mobutu's leadership stretches back through 20 years and 5 United States administrations.
President Mobutu and his country's friendship with the United States is most appreciated.
After today's meeting, we can be more confident that the future of U.S.-Zairian relations will remain close, prosperous, and productive.
We have tried to help by supplementing our regular development assistance with special funds earmarked for African States who are undertaking serious steps toward reform.
Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 17, 1986, as Wright Brothers Day.
I invite the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to celebrate the excellence of American products.
We owe the Wright Brothers a debt of gratitude for their invention of engine-powered flight but also for their immortal lesson of independence and determination.
Now is the time, therefore, for consumers both here and abroad to take a fresh look at what America has to offer.
Yes, their jobs may be managerial or technical, but in a broader sense their work is to help ensure the success of the greatest experiment in self-government in the history of the world—an experiment called the United States of America.
Let me just say, on behalf of the American people, thank you for all you're doing for our country.
I do hereby proclaim the week beginning December 7, 1986, as National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week.
It was not my intent to do business with Khomeini, to trade weapons for hostages, nor to undercut our policy of antiterrorism.
If illegal acts were undertaken in the implementation of our policy, those who did so will be brought to justice.
We live in a country that requires we operate within rules and laws—all of us.
I believe then and believe now there was a greater risk in doing nothing, of not trying.





