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.
I am proud to appoint Armando Valladares as United States Representative on the Human Rights Commission of the United Nations.
There's been a convergence of policy and technology that has changed the spirit of America.
Those who deny a neighbor, solely on the basis of race, the opportunity to buy a house, or to enjoy equal educational and job opportunities, are in effect denying those rights to Christ Himself.
I am today signing H.R. 27, the Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987.
I know that Bill, like his predecessor, Malcolm Baldrige, understands the importance of expanding international markets, maintaining our competitiveness, and enhancing our export capability.
I urge the Congress to revisit this issue now that the development of comprehensive financial reform is at the top of the legislative agenda.
I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate C. William Verity, Jr., as Secretary of Commerce.
I have every confidence that Bill will ably pursue the policies this administration has developed over the past 6 1/2 years.
I call upon the people of the United States to spend the period from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on that date with their neighbors in front of their homes to demonstrate support for community crime watch programs and to signal to criminals that…





