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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 15, 1986

We are a richly diverse nation, and it's our dream of opportunity and freedom that unites all Americans of every descent.

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Sep 15, 1986

Amend Title II to increase the authorization of appropriations for the Department of Transportation's Office of Commercial Space Transportation to $2,275 million, as requested in the President's Budget, to develop fully the private launch…

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Sep 15, 1986

The inflexibility of a mandated benefit prohibits employers from meeting the differing needs of a diverse and changing workforce.

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Sep 14, 1986

U.S. support for the democratic process has been and continues to be the foundation of our Philippine policy.

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Sep 14, 1986

Persons who use illegal drugs are not suitable for Federal employment.

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Sep 14, 1986

I underscore my commitment to this effort by signing the third component of my Administration's anti-drug initiative.

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Sep 14, 1986

Dr. Newill has been with the Exxon Corp. since 1974 in various positions.

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Sep 14, 1986

We strongly support the important actions that President Aquino and her government have taken to promote economic recovery in the Philippines.

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Sep 14, 1986

The events of February leading to the peaceful transition to a popular new government were a tribute to the deeply felt Filipino commitment to democracy.

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Sep 14, 1986

The use of illegal drugs, on or off duty, by Federal employees is inconsistent not only with the law-abiding behavior expected of all citizens.

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Sep 14, 1986

All Americans—in our schools, our jobs, our neighborhoods—must work together.

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Sep 14, 1986

The Federal government, as the largest employer in the Nation, can and should show the way towards achieving drug-free workplaces.

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Sep 14, 1986

I find it unlikely they would accept a government which included individuals whose goals are the very antithesis of democracy.

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Sep 14, 1986

Federal employees who use illegal drugs must themselves be primarily responsible for changing their behavior.

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Sep 14, 1986

We noted favorable trends in the Middle East, not just the longing for peace by the Israeli and Arab peoples but constructive actions taken by leaders in the region to breathe new life into the peace process.

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Sep 14, 1986

Clearly, the real threat to Philippine democracy is the threat posed by the Communist insurgency.

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Sep 14, 1986

Drug use is having serious adverse effects upon a significant proportion of the national work force.

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Sep 14, 1986

The Committee scores its action as being $4.0 billion below the Administration's request.

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