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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 23, 1986

While I have no objection to assisting the Government of Haiti, I would have to object to such a provision if it mandated the specific actions to be taken by the Government.

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Oct 23, 1986

Our secret weapon is just the best blankety-blank kids in the world.

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Oct 23, 1986

It's because of those young men and women and the quality of the weapons they carry that every nickel-and-dime dictator the world over knows that if he tangles with the United States of America, he will pay a price.

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Oct 23, 1986

You know, the truth is the liberal Democratic leaders never met a tax they didn't like.

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Oct 23, 1986

Would you rather have low taxes, low inflation, and low interest rates?

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Oct 23, 1986

Fortunately, the bill does not directly specify which of the many executive powers referenced by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act should be employed.

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Oct 23, 1986

Don Nickles will deliver it directly and personally to the United States Senate.

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Oct 23, 1986

I must, therefore, withhold my approval of S. 593 in order to prevent payment to the Bank of an unsupportable gratuity.

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Oct 23, 1986

Paula Hawkins has changed that and, together with someone else I know, put drug abuse at the top of the national agenda.

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Oct 23, 1986

When it comes to drugs, please—for yourselves, your families, for your future, and your country—just say no.

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Oct 23, 1986

Please, for yourselves, for your families, for your future, and for your country, just say no.

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Oct 23, 1986

The American people know that the only way to negotiate for peace is from a position of strength.

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Oct 22, 1986

Can I count on your support to keep America strong and united and on the road to peace?

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Oct 22, 1986

Renewed prosperity, rebuilt national defenses, world peace on a more secure footing-all this we've accomplished.

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Oct 22, 1986

It's great to be out of Washington and back where the real people are.

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Oct 22, 1986

A vote for Republicans is a vote for tough law and tough judges.

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Oct 22, 1986

The only way to negotiate for a true peace is from a position of strength.

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Oct 22, 1986

Nancy insisted that when it comes to drugs, please, for yourselves, your families, your future, and your country, just say no.

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