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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 6, 1986

The extension of the surety bond waiver program provided in Title I has proved unnecessary, as no waivers have been requested since the program was first authorized in 1978.

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Oct 6, 1986

Peace is not simply an absence of war, it's the presence of justice.

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Oct 5, 1986

We’ve tried to take a prudent and a realistic and, above all, deliberate approach toward Soviet-American relations.

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Oct 5, 1986

The additional acreage is currently part of the National Forest System.

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Oct 5, 1986

It also will end the discriminatory deferral of excise tax payment by its tobacco monopoly by April 1, 1987.

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Oct 5, 1986

In all of this, the United States continues to play its historical role and assist those who struggle for world freedom.

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Oct 5, 1986

We will no longer tolerate this insidious evil threatening our values and undercutting our institutions.

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Oct 5, 1986

The compassionate, but firm, resolve of the American people will see that they are up against the mightiest force for good.

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Oct 5, 1986

For years the United States Government has expressed concern about the Government of Japan's trade barriers that have unfairly restricted American cigarette producers' access to the Japanese market.

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Oct 5, 1986

I have determined that the agreement between the Governments of Japan and the United States of America is an appropriate and feasible response to the policies and practices of the Government of Japan.

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Oct 5, 1986

These losses would outweigh any economic benefit to the localities.

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Oct 5, 1986

I have determined that the agreement between the Governments of Japan and the United States of America is an appropriate and feasible response to the policies and practices of the Government of Japan with respect to the manufacture…

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Oct 5, 1986

Cocaine must be recognized for what it is: a dangerous, addictive drug.

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Oct 5, 1986

We oppose the bill as reported by the House Interior Committee.

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Oct 5, 1986

I expect these talks to be useful and successful, but only as preparation for future summit conferences.

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Oct 5, 1986

This is a battle for liberty from the enslavement of drug addiction.

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Oct 5, 1986

We must teach our young people to say 'no' to the degradation of drugs and 'yes' to the bright promise of a drug-free America.

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Oct 5, 1986

Progress toward our twin goals of peace and freedom then will not be easy.

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Oct 5, 1986

We cannot afford to slacken in our efforts when nearly two-thirds of all American teenagers have used an illicit drug at least once before they finish high school.

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Oct 5, 1986

I direct you as the United States Trade Representative to notify the Government of Japan of my approval of the agreement and to take any actions necessary to implement and monitor it.

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Oct 5, 1986

These uses must be discontinued if the entire area is designated as a National Park.

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Oct 5, 1986

The Government of Japan will suspend the tariff, reducing it to zero.

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