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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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Jan 26, 1988

It is counterproductive, because the schedule it would mandate for rulemaking related to truck braking systems provides far too little time for the development and review of field test data.

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Jan 26, 1988

Such assistance is essential to enhance the national security of the United States by advancing the prospects for democracy in Nicaragua and security for all of Central America.

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Jan 26, 1988

The administration has already upgraded the motor carrier functions within the Department.

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Jan 26, 1988

If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, it expects what never was and never will be.

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Jan 25, 1988

Egypt has always occupied a leadership position in the Arab world.

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Jan 25, 1988

I believe that the proposed amendments will not be detrimental to United States shipping and should be accepted.

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Jan 24, 1988

Let us prove to them and to ourselves that democracy works even in an election year.

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Jan 24, 1988

Money can never take the place of basics like discipline, hard work, and, yes, homework.

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