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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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Aug 8, 1986

No. Everything's unchanged since 1982 when they looked the last time.

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Aug 8, 1986

I might add that as the father of nine children Judge Scalia holds family values in high esteem.

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Aug 8, 1986

I did not want my nominees to enter upon their responsibilities under any cloud.

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Aug 7, 1986

The Department of Justice advises that the Act unconstitutionally requires the Executive Branch to impose a moratorium on fishing of striped bass.

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Aug 7, 1986

This would greatly expand GSA's authority, which is currently limited to automated data processing equipment.

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Aug 6, 1986

Today, more than ever, it is essential for us to coordinate regulatory activity among the agencies.

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Aug 6, 1986

The United States is committed to ending the unnatural division of Europe.

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Aug 6, 1986

This Regulatory Program by itself cannot ensure that all regulation will be well-conceived and beneficial to society.

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Aug 6, 1986

Federal regulation is one of the most important and costly activities of government.

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Aug 5, 1986

The most important thing young people could do to fight drugs is 'just say no.'

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Aug 5, 1986

Let me reassure you right here and now that our response to demands that we cut off or delay research and testing and close shop is: No way.

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Aug 5, 1986

We're talking about the pressure the rest of us who care can put on the user to mend his or her ways, get straight, and live right.

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Aug 4, 1986

To do so disturbs the settled expectations of the parties and the traditional finality that our society has accorded court decisions.

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Aug 4, 1986

However, I have serious reservations concerning section 5 of the act.

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Aug 3, 1986

Several existing Federal programs already fund child sexual abuse prevention.

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Aug 3, 1986

I will expect to receive any additional recommendations as may be warranted under the certification.

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