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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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Oct 26, 1986

The Secretary of State is responsible for ensuring that implementation of the Act is effectively integrated with and is supportive of the foreign policy of the United States.

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Oct 26, 1986

Therefore, section 3(b)(1)(B) of the bill makes clear that the council has a purely advisory function.

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Oct 26, 1986

Drug use extracts a high cost on America: the cost of suffering and unhappiness, particularly among the young.

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Oct 26, 1986

Acts, policies, and practices by the authorities on Taiwan regarding the distribution and sale of U.S. beer, wine, and tobacco products are unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory.

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Oct 26, 1986

It is important that no such special treatment is accorded to organizations engaged in the business of reselling government records or information.

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Oct 26, 1986

I am pleased to sign into law H.R. 4759, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987.

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Oct 26, 1986

An Inter-Agency Coordinating Committee on South Africa is hereby established, under the Chairmanship of the Secretary of State.

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Oct 26, 1986

The Secretary of State shall be responsible for implementing Sections 208, 302, 303(b), 307(a)(2), 317, 318, 401(b)(2), 501(b), 504, 506, and 508 of the Act.

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Oct 26, 1986

Accordingly, I sign this bill understanding that the Secretary of the Interior will give preference in employment only to Indians whose livelihood depends on the area's resources.

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Oct 24, 1986

We're now enjoying one of the longest peacetime economic expansions in postwar history.

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Oct 24, 1986

The first thing we did was cut your taxes and index them so that wouldn't happen again.

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Oct 24, 1986

This tells us that our economy is solid and accelerating again.

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Oct 24, 1986

There is a cloud hanging over the American economy, and that's the possibility that the tax-and-spend mentality will return to Washington.

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Oct 24, 1986

I call upon all government agencies and the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate activities.

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Oct 24, 1986

I wasn't exaggerating when I said that this bill is at once the best antipoverty program, the best profamily measure, and the best jobs creation bill ever to come out of the U.S. Congress.

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Oct 24, 1986

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 19 through October 26, 1986, as National Housing Week.

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Oct 24, 1986

Your hard work turned America around and set it firmly on the road of prosperity.

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Oct 24, 1986

That moment was a victory for fairness that will, I'm convinced, usher in a new era of growth and opportunity for America.

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Oct 23, 1986

The leadership is walking down the street all by itself; the party has turned to the right.

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Oct 23, 1986

I am withholding my approval of S. 593, a bill for the relief of the Merchants National Bank of Mobile, Alabama.

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Oct 23, 1986

I want more jobs created by a thriving private sector right here in Oklahoma.

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Oct 23, 1986

I must note, however, that section 204 of the bill states that the President shall exercise certain authorities.

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