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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 16, 1986

If the Soviets do share our commitment, there can be real progress on nuclear arms reductions, and it can begin soon.

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Sep 16, 1986

We will mold our efforts to encourage development in the Philippines.

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Sep 16, 1986

We seek to strengthen strategic stability and truly diminish the risk of nuclear war.

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Sep 16, 1986

Judge Scalia is also widely regarded in his profession as a first-class intellect, a persuasive jurist, and a warm, caring person.

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Sep 16, 1986

Her courage and her commitment to democracy, mirroring those same qualities in the Filipino people, have inspired the world.

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Sep 16, 1986

I call upon appropriate government officials to display the flag of the United States on all government buildings on Citizenship Day, September 17, 1986.

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Sep 16, 1986

We place a high value on character and hope everyone appreciates this and takes it into account.

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Sep 16, 1986

The United States is fully committed to achieving genuine arms reductions—and soon.

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Sep 16, 1986

I therefore urge the Soviet Union to resolve this case promptly before it does even more damage to the relationship between our two countries.

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Sep 16, 1986

I have no doubt that William Rehnquist will prove to be a Chief Justice of historic stature.

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Sep 16, 1986

Justice Rehnquist believes, as I do, that our Founding Fathers did not create the Supreme Court as a kind of supralegislature; that judges should interpret the law, not make it.

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Sep 16, 1986

I would hope American as well as foreign investors take notice of this incredible opportunity to help build a country.

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Sep 16, 1986

Both Chief Justice Rehnquist and Associate Justice Scalia will be strong and eloquent voices for the proper role of the judiciary and the rights of victims.

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Sep 16, 1986

Our overriding priority in these talks is the achievement of agreements which will bring about deep, equitable, and verifiable reductions in the nuclear arsenals of both the United States and the Soviet Union.

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Sep 15, 1986

The bill is unnecessary because the Federal Government already provides very generous leave benefits for its employees.

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Sep 15, 1986

I think it is fitting that a poster put out by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute features a young Hispanic child wearing an astronaut's helmet and the words, 'El derecho al futuro'—the right to the future.

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Sep 15, 1986

This requirement could conflict with a pending Presidential decision on which existing launch commitments to honor.

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Sep 15, 1986

I pledge today to oppose any effort to raise the tax rates and negate the hard-fought progress that we've made.

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Sep 15, 1986

The bill is objectionable for the following major reasons: It interferes with the private marketplace.

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Sep 15, 1986

The bill would create a Federal intrusion into the traditional responsibility of the States.

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Sep 15, 1986

The President's senior advisors will recommend a veto of the bill

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Sep 15, 1986

An unforeseen emergency exists which requires immediate military assistance to the Philippines.

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