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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 12, 1986

We learned that lesson half a century ago when we tried to balance the trade deficit by erecting a tariff wall around the United States.

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Sep 12, 1986

Free trade has served us well, fueling economic growth and job creation across our land.

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Sep 11, 1986

I encourage each of you to join me in wholeheartedly supporting the 1986-1987 Combined Federal Campaign.

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Sep 11, 1986

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Harvey M. Meyerhoff to be a member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.

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Sep 11, 1986

Much attention is given to other levels of education, but I'd suggest that, next to the family, elementary schools are the most influential institutions in our children's lives.

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Sep 11, 1986

There is hereby established a board of three members to be appointed by the President to investigate this dispute.

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Sep 11, 1986

If progress is to be made, parents, teachers, and the entire community must get together and get personally involved in education.

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Sep 11, 1986

Education is too vital to our country's future to let it be corrupted by drugs.

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Sep 10, 1986

Americans are sticking together, carrying on the tradition of neighbor helping neighbor that's made this country so great.

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Sep 10, 1986

In keeping with longstanding national policy, the Pueblo of Zia, as well as any other entity, should be required to pay fair market value for public lands.

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Sep 10, 1986

This provision would inappropriately mandate executive branch hiring and would jeopardize the safety of the air traffic control system.

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Sep 10, 1986

However, the Administration opposes H.R. 1156 because it is unnecessary in view of existing improved and coordinated Federal efforts.

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Sep 10, 1986

None of us can rest while our children are still prey to pushers and a culture of license that encourages drug use.

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Sep 10, 1986

This Sunday Nancy and I will be addressing the Nation on TV with an urgent message: that now is the time to stand up, get involved, and do something about drugs.

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Sep 10, 1986

Let's turn the spirit of enterprise to work in getting America to 'Just Say No' to drugs.

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Sep 10, 1986

It calls for activities at the national level which can more effectively and economically be carried out at the local level.

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Sep 9, 1986

Our goal has always been to meet a higher standard of living for every American citizen.

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Sep 9, 1986

I urge all governors, mayors, other public officials, leaders in business and labor, and private citizens to help meet the challenge of insuring equal employment opportunities and full citizenship rights and privileges for people with…

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Sep 9, 1986

When you're up to your neck in alligators, it's hard to remember your original purpose was to drain the swamp.

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Sep 9, 1986

The Nicaraguan freedom fighters cling to our promise of assistance.

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Sep 9, 1986

Let us pledge that the American and Brazilian people will plant oaks for a better tomorrow, and that they will do it together.

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