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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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Dec 4, 1986

I call upon all Americans to recognize this very special day in the spirit in which Walt Disney entertained young and older Americans.

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Dec 3, 1986

Let there be no mistake, the free people of Central America will not be abandoned to Communist domination.

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Dec 3, 1986

You are the longest serving Presidential spokesman since the respected Jim Hagerty.

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Dec 3, 1986

It is with the deepest personal regret and gratitude for your service that I accept your resignation as Assistant to the President and Principal Deputy Press Secretary.

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Dec 3, 1986

The United States remains Costa Rica's steadfast friend and ally.

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Dec 3, 1986

It's hard to imagine what it will be like around here without you.

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Dec 3, 1986

Costa Rica and the United States stand together, foursquare in our commitment to democracy in this hemisphere.

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Dec 2, 1986

You're helping to keep the doors of opportunity open wide for everyone in our country and helping to lead America into the future.

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Dec 2, 1986

In America, since our recovery began, women have created one out of every four new businesses.

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Dec 2, 1986

When it comes to creating new jobs, new technologies, and new businesses in America, a woman's work is never done.

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Dec 2, 1986

I always have said mainly my philosophy about government has been, for many years, just get out of the way of the people, and they'll do the rest.

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Dec 2, 1986

There's no way on God's good Earth that I will agree to an unraveling of what we've done with tax reform.

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Dec 2, 1986

I do hereby proclaim the year of 1987 as the Year of the Reader.

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Dec 1, 1986

If illegal acts were undertaken, those who did so will be brought to justice.

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Dec 1, 1986

Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim December 7, 1986, as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

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Dec 1, 1986

Every American should have the opportunity to pursue an education beyond the high school level.

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