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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 11, 1987

Though Alf is no longer with us, his work continues through his daughter, Senator Nancy Kassebaum.

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Oct 11, 1987

As Governor of his beloved Kansas, he brought a commonsense wisdom to the statehouse and earned the respect and affection of political friends and foes.

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Oct 9, 1987

Federal judges are not appointed to decide cases according to the latest opinion polls.

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Oct 9, 1987

I hereby authorize the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit the notification required by Section 251(d)(3)(C) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.

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Oct 9, 1987

Our judges should be faithful to the written Constitution, the bedrock of our liberties.

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Oct 8, 1987

I herewith transmit a report specifying my determination of the uniform percentage necessary to reduce outlays for travel, transportation, and subsistence by $18 million government-wide in Fiscal Year 1987.

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Oct 8, 1987

Section 2 of H.R. 2472 would contravene the Fifth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

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Oct 8, 1987

The administration has no objection to House passage of H.R. 2878.

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Oct 8, 1987

Once you gave people an incentive to earn more money by saying that you weren't going to take half or more of it away from them, they went out and earned more money.

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Oct 8, 1987

Nancy and I were saddened to learn of the death this morning of our friend, Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce.

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