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.
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.
President Machel led his people with courage and unfailing determination in the long struggle for Mozambique's independence and nonalignment.
President Machel understood the urgent need for cooperation in the interest of peace in southern Africa.
I wish to extend to the Government and people of Mozambique the condolences of the American people in the loss they have suffered.
I do hereby proclaim October 23, 1986, as National Hungarian Freedom Fighters Day.
I encourage all Americans and government officials at all levels to celebrate this week with appropriate observances and activities.
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.
I have always been opposed to any broadbased tax as a new revenue source for Superfund.
SDI is our insurance policy to protect us from accidents or some madmen that might come along.
When it comes to drugs, please—for yourselves, your families, for your future, and your country—just say no.
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.
We'll walk the extra mile for peace, but we'll never gamble with America's safety.
Don't think you can't vote for me. If you want to vote for me, vote for Mark Andrews.
However, the administration remains committed to improving the higher education programs and to reducing their costs to the American taxpayer.
You know, the only way to negotiate for peace is from a position of strength.
It is important that the Federal Government continue the work of environmental cleanup in a manner consistent with our overall objectives.
It's about time that Congress took care of the Federal budget and left the family budget alone.
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.
I believe this project...may signal an important, new direction in the financing of postsecondary education.
It's great to be out of Washington and back to where the real people are.
I have today signed the reauthorization legislation of the Superfund program.





