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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 17, 1988

Unless properly construed, the Act's reporting requirements could impermissibly interfere with the President's control over the deliberative processes of the Executive branch.

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Oct 17, 1988

Everybody down here—their hearts are with you and we just—our prayers are also with you.

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Oct 17, 1988

I must, however, note that S. 908, like the Inspector General Act of 1978, raises certain constitutional concerns.

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Oct 17, 1988

I have, however, signed this legislation because it makes clear that the United States will continue to do everything possible to assure that the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia is brought to an end.

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Oct 17, 1988

I welcome this clear statement of principles on a subject on which we are all in agreement.

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Oct 16, 1988

High school students are saying no to drugs, including cocaine, as never before.

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Oct 16, 1988

The reward for good deeds does not only come in the hereafter, it comes every day in the knowledge that the world is maybe a little better because of the things you've done in your life.

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Oct 16, 1988

We have a secret weapon: the best blankety-blank kids in the world.

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Oct 14, 1988

I hereby state, pursuant to section 252(b), that no aggregate outlay reductions are required.

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Oct 14, 1988

They like things just as they are, although they act as if the first chance they get they'll find a way out of the discipline of Gramm-Rudman-Hollings.

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Oct 14, 1988

If we don't want a tax-and-spend liberal in the White House, shouldn't we give the President we do want a Congress that will work with him?

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Oct 14, 1988

Only Congress can determine how big the deficit will be, or if we're to have a deficit at all.

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Oct 13, 1988

Our policy in Nicaragua remains the same: freedom for the people of Nicaragua, restoration of democratic institutions, and peace and stability for all of Central America.

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Oct 13, 1988

America must stand with those who fight for freedom in Nicaragua.

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Oct 13, 1988

I'll predict that the crew of the Discovery has launched a whole new generation of young space pioneers.

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Oct 13, 1988

Ours is the first generation in human history that has had the tools to bring mankind into the heavens, into space; and America intends to stay there as long as the human soul can dream and wonder.

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Oct 13, 1988

The objective of Administration policy remains support for a return to civilian constitutional rule and the development of an apolitical military establishment in Panama.

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Oct 13, 1988

Thank you for taking us with you into space, and bless you for your courage.

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