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.
As I've said, everything that our farm program will allow us to do we're going to try to do.
I want you to know that the fellow you see standing before you today considers himself one lucky man.
Well, that's all right. That's the first time I ever spoke standing on a Democratic platform.
Texas led the way to prosperity once before, and with Bill Clements as her Governor, she'll lead the way again.
This administration is wholeheartedly committed to a strong, domestic energy industry.
I think this is one of the finest generations of young people this country has ever seen.
Some men change party for principle, and some men change principle for party.
I've been meeting a lot of Democrats recently who've become Republicans.
I know that Bill and all your Republican Congressmen are also proud that very soon we're taking another step in the direction of curbing government through our tax reform package.
We went to the American people and told them: 'The economy's gone sour, and taxes are too high.'
This may well be their last chance to steer American politics way over to the left.
I hope I can count on you to be in the forefront of a trend that will ensure that the United States Senate remains in Republican hands.
And that's what it's all been about these last few years: bringing America together again, restoring her greatness.
His intention to nominate Thomas R. Blank to be an Assistant Administrator of the Agency for International Development.





