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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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Sep 30, 1986

The Carter Presidential Center will mean something different for each of the millions who will visit it and benefit from it each year.

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Sep 30, 1986

After long and intense debate, we have set a responsible course of action by taking another important step forward.

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Sep 30, 1986

But going through the Jimmy Carter Library just now and admiring the many photographs and films, it struck me that perhaps the central gift that this Center will give to the Nation is a story—a story of one man's life, a story that is…

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Sep 30, 1986

It is a milestone in the long evolution of defense organization since our national security establishment was created in 1947.

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Sep 30, 1986

I would not be surprised to learn that when he got up this morning President Carter said a prayer of thanks for all that would happen on this day.

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Sep 30, 1986

I must tell you, Mr. President, that your countrymen have vivid memories of your time in the White House still.

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Sep 29, 1986

I hereby make an affirmative determination for the second annual period.

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Sep 29, 1986

This Treaty will resolve this matter and will further the cooperation of the United States and Iceland in essential areas of defense.

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Sep 29, 1986

I agree with the remarks of the Members in the House and the Senate who, speaking in favor of passage of this legislation, expressed reluctance to have the Federal Government inject itself into the collective bargaining process.

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Sep 29, 1986

I am pleased to know they will be honored at the National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Service.

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Sep 29, 1986

Iceland is a vital United States ally that provides defense facilities of strategic importance to the defense of the United States and NATO.

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Sep 29, 1986

We will never forget that our growth has been, and remains, important not only to Americans but to people everywhere.

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Sep 29, 1986

The legislation we will propose is designed to ensure that Federal intervention in the collective bargaining process, as in the measure I have signed today, is once again limited to extraordinary disputes of national significance.

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Sep 29, 1986

The American people must redouble their efforts to prevent fires and their terrible toll in human lives and the destruction of property.

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Sep 29, 1986

H.R. 1140 would unnecessarily subject railroads to duplicative and potentially inconsistent regulation by the courts.

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Sep 29, 1986

I believe that the challenge before us is to develop a truly global economy.

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Sep 29, 1986

I commend the many national, State, and local organizations whose dedicated commitment to fire safety has done so much to reduce our Nation's fire losses.

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Sep 29, 1986

Let us remember that growth is the key to repaying debt while fulfilling the dreams of the people.

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Sep 28, 1986

We're taking steps to pressure our allies to pull back from subsidizing their own agriculture.

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Sep 28, 1986

The claims of significant energy savings are overstated because studies have shown that more energy efficient appliances tend to be used more intensively.

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Sep 28, 1986

H.R. 5568 should be amended to delete provisions which the Administration opposes because they inappropriately encroach on State responsibilities.

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