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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 1, 1987

I regret the action of the Senate, and I commend all Senators who had the courage to vote against passage of the bill on these grounds.

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Oct 1, 1987

Robert Bork believes that judges should interpret the law, not make it.

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Sep 30, 1987

United Nations Day is an opportunity for us to reemphasize the principles upon which the United Nations was founded.

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Sep 30, 1987

I would like to reaffirm my support for the ongoing effort against soil erosion and other resource problems.

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Sep 30, 1987

The proposed Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains, Georgia is unnecessarily large.

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Sep 30, 1987

The ideals of the United Nations are important to the United States.

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Sep 30, 1987

H.R. 1567 could expose the United States to unwarranted financial liability.

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Sep 30, 1987

Should their claim be successful, the United States would, in effect, pay for the historic Cow Creek claim twice.

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Sep 30, 1987

I call upon all Americans to observe this week by participating in appropriate ceremonies and events and by learning how to prevent childhood poisonings.

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Sep 30, 1987

Because I think that the process of confirming a Supreme Court Justice has been reduced to a political, partisan struggle.

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