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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 22, 1987

This is the kind of jurist the American people want on the Supreme Court.

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Oct 22, 1987

My next nominee for the Court will share Judge Bork's belief in judicial restraint: that a judge is bound by the Constitution to interpret laws, not make them.

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Oct 22, 1987

The highest Court in our land will not enjoy the services of one of the finest men ever put forward for a place on its bench.

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Oct 21, 1987

We have the highest percentage of the potential work force at work than we've had in the entire history of the United States.

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Oct 21, 1987

The bill is unnecessary, given that the contributions of Frederick Olmsted to landscape architecture are already well commemorated in the National Park System.

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Oct 21, 1987

The administration opposes H.R. 3460 because many of its provisions would seriously interfere with the efficient operation of the veterans' employment and training program.

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Oct 21, 1987

The administration has no objection to House passage of H.J. Res. 112 but will work in the Senate to amend the structure of the Commission to ensure that the President appoints a majority of the 18 members.

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Oct 21, 1987

I have not changed my opinion about ever accepting a tax that will have a deleterious effect on the economy.

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