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.
The economic fundamentals in this country remain sound, and our citizens should not panic.
Having predicted for 30 years that the deficit would get out of control as it did...
We noted that in the years since our meeting in 1985 substantial progress has been made.
I look forward to cooperating with the Congress in pursuit of our mutual, overriding aim of peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region.
It has been a pleasure to have had this opportunity to discuss these issues with Prime Minister Gandhi and to renew a very real friendship.
I believe that there remains room in the markets for a further decline in interest rates.
I'm willing to be a participant in anything that can bring us together.
Then why don't they fix the blame, as I have tried to, where it belongs: on the Legislature, which has gone on now for more than 50 years defending deficit spending.
There is nothing in what has happened here that should result in a recession.
My objective is stability and reduced tensions in South Asia and that our assistance is not directed at India.





