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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 13, 1988

Methanol, for example, is used in the Indianapolis 500 and in other race cars because it simultaneously enhances performance and safety.

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Oct 13, 1988

America must stand with those who fight for freedom in Nicaragua.

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Oct 13, 1988

I'll predict that the crew of the Discovery has launched a whole new generation of young space pioneers.

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Oct 13, 1988

I would not hesitate to call the 100th Congress back into session to consider emergency assistance to the freedom fighters.

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Oct 13, 1988

Forests supply many material needs, from lumber for homes to paper products to the baseball bats of our national pastime.

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Oct 13, 1988

Our policy in Nicaragua remains the same: freedom for the people of Nicaragua, restoration of democratic institutions, and peace and stability for all of Central America.

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Oct 13, 1988

The objective of Administration policy remains support for a return to civilian constitutional rule and the development of an apolitical military establishment in Panama.

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Oct 13, 1988

We will succeed as long as we continue to understand the great importance of our forests and the need to nurture them.

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Oct 13, 1988

The policies and actions of the Noriega/Solis regime in Panama continue to pose an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States.

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Oct 13, 1988

This bill is a landmark in the quest for alternative forms of energy.

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Oct 12, 1988

The continued health and personal safety of all Americans depends upon the prompt and favorable consideration by Congress of comprehensive anti-drug legislation.

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Oct 12, 1988

This measure — which the President called a 'good bill' on October 4th — contains a number of essential provisions.

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Oct 12, 1988

I am proud to announce my intention to nominate Jill Houghton Emery to be Director of the Women's Bureau.

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Oct 12, 1988

I am pleased to nominate William P. Albrecht to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Oct 12, 1988

I hereby determine that it is important to the national interest that $17 million be made available from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for assistance to persons in Africa and the Middle East.

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Oct 11, 1988

America calls to mind the ideals and achievements of U.S. forces in that conflict and throughout our history.

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Oct 11, 1988

I urge all Americans to show respect for those who carry the white cane and to honor their many achievements.

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Oct 11, 1988

Innumerable Americans have preserved the peace by manning our defenses through the years.

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Oct 11, 1988

When Columbus discovered America, I can't believe that he got as warm a reception as you've given me.

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Oct 11, 1988

No, the truth is that on issue after issue the liberals have, in the words of G.K. Chesterton, submitted to 'the modern and morbid weakness of always sacrificing the normal to the abnormal.'

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Oct 11, 1988

The defense of our heritage may demand even the supreme sacrifice.

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