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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 20, 1986

I sincerely hope that the Congress will endeavor to use reconciliation next year for the purpose generally envisioned: to reduce spending, not to increase revenues.

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Oct 19, 1986

President Machel led his people with courage and unfailing determination in the long struggle for Mozambique's independence and nonalignment.

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Oct 19, 1986

President Machel understood the urgent need for cooperation in the interest of peace in southern Africa.

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Oct 19, 1986

I wish to extend to the Government and people of Mozambique the condolences of the American people in the loss they have suffered.

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Oct 19, 1986

I do hereby proclaim October 23, 1986, as National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day.

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Oct 19, 1986

I encourage all Americans and government officials at all levels to celebrate this week with appropriate observances and activities.

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Oct 16, 1986

The admission of up to 70,000 refugees to the United States during FY 1987 is justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.

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Oct 16, 1986

I have always been opposed to any broadbased tax as a new revenue source for Superfund.

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Oct 16, 1986

I have signed S. 1965, the Higher Education Amendments of 1986.

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Oct 16, 1986

SDI is our insurance policy to protect us from accidents or some madmen that might come along.

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Oct 16, 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 16, 1986

I am signing this bill, therefore, on the understanding that this body is not an independent agency within the executive branch, but an advisory commission charged with making recommendations to the Congress.

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Oct 16, 1986

We'll walk the extra mile for peace, but we'll never gamble with America's safety.

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Oct 16, 1986

Don't think you can't vote for me. If you want to vote for me, vote for Mark Andrews.

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Oct 16, 1986

However, the administration remains committed to improving the higher education programs and to reducing their costs to the American taxpayer.

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Oct 16, 1986

You know, the only way to negotiate for peace is from a position of strength.

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Oct 16, 1986

It is important that the Federal Government continue the work of environmental cleanup in a manner consistent with our overall objectives.

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Oct 16, 1986

It's about time that Congress took care of the Federal budget and left the family budget alone.

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Oct 16, 1986

My overriding concern has been the continuation of our progress to clean up hazardous waste sites that endanger the health and safety of our citizens.

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Oct 16, 1986

I believe this project...may signal an important, new direction in the financing of postsecondary education.

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Oct 16, 1986

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

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Oct 16, 1986

I have today signed the reauthorization legislation of the Superfund program.

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