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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, 1987

It's an honor to be able to join you on this the 40th anniversary of the United States Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy.

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Sep 13, 1987

And in case anyone doubted the potential of American entrepreneurial know-how, under your leadership an entirely new space-based industry has been created.

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Sep 13, 1987

The bill would return more than $700 million to healthy system entities that have shared surpluses with entities experiencing shortfalls.

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Sep 7, 1987

Millions more—relatives, friends, and co-workers—share the pain.

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Sep 4, 1987

The working people of America are better off, and what better day to say it than on Labor Day.

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Sep 2, 1987

It is my hope that my Commission on Privatization can take politics out of the privatization effort and propose a national policy.

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Sep 2, 1987

There are many activities that are not the proper function of the Federal Government and that should simply be left to the private sector.

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Aug 28, 1987

Here at home we must remember the lesson of the last 40 years.

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Aug 27, 1987

It's time we reassert the fundamental principle of the purpose of criminal justice is to find the truth, not to coddle criminals.

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Aug 26, 1987

The Sandinistas have now signed a peace agreement based on democracy in Nicaragua.

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