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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 6, 1987

Free enterprise and equal opportunity have given America the most dynamic economy in the world.

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Oct 6, 1987

Our Constitution has made our country free and prosperous and produced on this continent the greatest nation on Earth.

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Oct 5, 1987

In order to carry out the intent of the 1984 Act, the Commission's guidelines should not be delayed further.

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Oct 5, 1987

Sentencing guidelines were a key and essential part of the important sentencing reforms enacted as part of the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984.

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Oct 4, 1987

I don't care what you think of me now. I'm only interested in what you'll think of me 15 years from now.

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Oct 4, 1987

You're here because your schools are part of what's right with American education.

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Oct 4, 1987

When I read the writings of our Founding Fathers, I always note how openly they gave praise to God and sought His guidance.

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Oct 4, 1987

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning October 18, 1987, as Benign Essential Blepharospasm Awareness Week.

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Oct 4, 1987

Teaching traditional values does not trap our children into the past.

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Oct 4, 1987

As I see it, our schools shape America's future one student at a time.

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