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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 19, 1987

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 2224.

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Oct 19, 1987

The economic fundamentals in this country remain sound, and our citizens should not panic.

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Oct 19, 1987

Having predicted for 30 years that the deficit would get out of control as it did...

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Oct 19, 1987

We noted that in the years since our meeting in 1985 substantial progress has been made.

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Oct 19, 1987

I look forward to cooperating with the Congress in pursuit of our mutual, overriding aim of peace and stability in the Persian Gulf region.

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Oct 19, 1987

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.

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Oct 19, 1987

I believe that there remains room in the markets for a further decline in interest rates.

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Oct 19, 1987

I'm willing to be a participant in anything that can bring us together.

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Oct 19, 1987

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.

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Oct 19, 1987

There is nothing in what has happened here that should result in a recession.

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Oct 19, 1987

My objective is stability and reduced tensions in South Asia and that our assistance is not directed at India.

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