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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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Jul 23, 1986

As I've said, everything that our farm program will allow us to do we're going to try to do.

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Jul 23, 1986

I want you to know that the fellow you see standing before you today considers himself one lucky man.

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Jul 22, 1986

Well, that's all right. That's the first time I ever spoke standing on a Democratic platform.

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Jul 22, 1986

Texas led the way to prosperity once before, and with Bill Clements as her Governor, she'll lead the way again.

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Jul 22, 1986

When it comes to realignment, there's every reason to be optimistic.

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Jul 22, 1986

This administration is wholeheartedly committed to a strong, domestic energy industry.

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Jul 22, 1986

I think this is one of the finest generations of young people this country has ever seen.

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Jul 22, 1986

Some men change party for principle, and some men change principle for party.

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Jul 22, 1986

I've been meeting a lot of Democrats recently who've become Republicans.

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Jul 22, 1986

Political strategists think of Florida as a bellwether State.

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Jul 22, 1986

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.

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Jul 22, 1986

We went to the American people and told them: 'The economy's gone sour, and taxes are too high.'

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Jul 22, 1986

This may well be their last chance to steer American politics way over to the left.

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Jul 22, 1986

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.

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Jul 22, 1986

And that's what it's all been about these last few years: bringing America together again, restoring her greatness.

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Jul 21, 1986

His intention to nominate Thomas R. Blank to be an Assistant Administrator of the Agency for International Development.

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