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 22, 1988
No issue that we will take up in the year ahead is more significant than the issue of peace with freedom.
Jan 21, 1988
Yet no one calls it imposing morality to prohibit the taking of life after a child is born.
Jan 21, 1988
If we abandon them now, if Congress votes down aid, we will be abandoning the only real cause for peace and freedom and democracy in Nicaragua.
Jan 21, 1988
Our new regulations will put an end to this conflict of interest in eases where title X funds are involved.
Jan 18, 1988
When we look back, 1988 will be a year of great accomplishment toward our goals.
Jan 18, 1988
Strength, not weakness, is the best way to achieve results with our adversaries.
Jan 18, 1988
This and other actions to modernize our limited chemical retaliatory capability serve to deter the use of chemical weapons by our potential adversaries.
Jan 18, 1988
I am very optimistic—and with good reason—about the future of U.S.-Japan relations in the coming century.
Jan 18, 1988
The best thing government can do for a free people is get its hands out of their pockets and get out of their way.
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