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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 21, 1986

Today I announce my intention to nominate Robert Hollander to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities.

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Jul 20, 1986

With this observance, we hope to inspire those who struggle against military occupation, political oppression, communist expansion, and totalitarian brutality.

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Jul 20, 1986

We must not only be mindful to our own interests, but we must also keep faith with those millions of souls who live under oppression.

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Jul 20, 1986

One of the accomplishments of which I'm most proud is that during our term here there have been no new captive nations.

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Jul 20, 1986

I invite the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities to reaffirm their dedication to the international principles of justice, freedom, and national self-determination.

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Jul 20, 1986

Our goal is not just to live in peace with the Soviet Union but that all mankind live in freedom.

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Jul 20, 1986

Until freedom is no longer threatened by a massive military buildup, we must remain vigilant and prepared.

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Jul 18, 1986

These men died in battle for their country, and it's only right and fitting that they finally rest now in the Nation they loved so dearly.

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Jul 18, 1986

All Americans, after all, have a common goal in this endeavor: Freedom for any prisoner who may still be held in Southeast Asia and justice for all of the families who've worked so long to resolve the fate of our POW's and MIA's in Vietnam.

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Jul 17, 1986

We considered George a friend, a dutiful and unyielding servant of the people he represented in Congress for the past 14 years.

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Jul 17, 1986

His full and unselfish life for the good of his fellow man will live on as an example to us all.

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Jul 17, 1986

Because that story, according to the transcript which I've read, is a complete distortion of the truth.

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Jul 17, 1986

Appointment of the Membership of Emergency Board No. 211 To Investigate Railroad Labor Disputes

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Jul 16, 1986

It's not protectionism but economic growth that in the past 3 1/2 years has created more than 10 million American jobs.

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Jul 16, 1986

The message to the world is clear: The United States stands for free trade, of course.

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