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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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Oct 6, 1988

We have a secret weapon: the best blankety-blank men and women in the whole world.

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Oct 6, 1988

The public has benefitted from such action to date: insured depositors are protected; unfair competition and poor managers are eliminated; and the cost of funds for other financial institutions in local markets is reduced.

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Oct 6, 1988

When you have to change horses in midstream, doesn't it make good sense to switch to a horse that's going the same way you are?

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Oct 6, 1988

I do hereby proclaim the week of October 2 through October 8, 1988, as National Paralysis Awareness Week.

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Oct 6, 1988

You have inspired me, and this is so wonderful to see all of you out here.

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Oct 5, 1988

The public has benefitted from such action to date: insured depositors are protected; unfair competition and poor managers are eliminated.

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Oct 5, 1988

Mali represents a country where people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds respect each other and live together in peace.

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Oct 5, 1988

The greatest flowering of moral, spiritual, and economic growth ever witnessed by this universe is being experienced by those who are truly liberated and who are truly free.

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Oct 5, 1988

An amendment of this magnitude should only be acted upon following appropriate consideration of the issues.

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Oct 5, 1988

One magnificent symbol of the bonds that tie our two great peoples together is the German-American Friendship Garden.

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Oct 5, 1988

It's an honor and a pleasure to welcome you on your first official visit to the United States.

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Oct 5, 1988

This agreement would provide for a Federal payment of $15 million to the Strawberry Valley Water Users Association to settle a long-standing land management dispute.

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Oct 5, 1988

I'm confident the OAU will continue with these crucial activities.

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Oct 5, 1988

If enacted in its current form, section 7 would defeat the purpose of authorizing additional borrowing authority.

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Oct 5, 1988

I believe Africa has come of age as a participant in the international arena.

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Oct 5, 1988

I think this is best summed up in one of your proverbs: One person, one thought; two persons, two thoughts.

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Oct 5, 1988

Now, over 300 years later, the United States and Germany stand united as partners, allies, and, most importantly, friends.

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Oct 5, 1988

The practical effect of section 7 is to place a moratorium on FSLIC's ability to resolve its substantial caseload in an effective and cost-efficient way.

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