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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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Nov 4, 1987

It's a preeminent responsibility for the family to care for and raise its children.

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Nov 4, 1987

It will increase the budget deficit for fiscal years 1988 and 1989.

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Nov 4, 1987

Your report will be another important step toward informing and mobilizing the citizenry.

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Nov 4, 1987

These are problems that will require all of us to take a stand and to get involved.

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Nov 4, 1987

The bill does not make enough progress toward merging the railroad unemployment insurance system with the Federal/State Unemployment insurance system, as has been proposed by the administration.

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Nov 4, 1987

You may remember a few years ago that the Oxford Union invited him to debate the proposition that 'There is no moral difference between the policies of the United States and the U.S.S.R.'

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