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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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Jun 30, 1986

Literacy is not only necessary for making one's way in our complex society but also a necessary skill for citizens who wish to participate fully in our democratic society.

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Jun 30, 1986

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including Section 102(a) of the Federal Civilian Employee and Contractor Travel Expenses Act of 1985.

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Jun 30, 1986

The spirit of our democracy affirms that unhindered opportunity for all Americans is essential to our economic well-being.

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Jun 30, 1986

I hereby proclaim the week of October 5 through October 11, 1986, as Minority Enterprise Development Week.

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Jun 30, 1986

That our citizens should be judged on the content of their character and be able to advance according to merit and achievement is an economic as well as a moral imperative.

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Jun 30, 1986

The authority vested in the President by Section 102(a) of the Federal Civilian Employee and Contractor Travel Expenses Act of 1985 is delegated to the Secretary of State.

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Jun 30, 1986

America is a land of expanding economic opportunity in which each and every person can play a part based on talent and initiative.

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Jun 30, 1986

These businesses are adding jobs to industries that only a few years ago barely existed.

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Jun 28, 1986

The people have lost a great Senator, and Nancy and I have lost a valued and trusted friend.

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Jun 28, 1986

He cared about the people of North Carolina in a special way.

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Jun 27, 1986

International trade is one of those issues that politicians find an unending source of temptation.

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Jun 27, 1986

Trade barriers and protectionism only put off the inevitable.

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Jun 27, 1986

Please consider our talk today an early warning signal on free and fair trade, a jobs and growth alert.

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Jun 27, 1986

Unfair foreign competition cannot be allowed to put American workers in businesses at an unfair disadvantage.

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Jun 24, 1986

Take it from me, it's no easy affair to reregister, even after years of supporting what are clearly Republican goals.

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Jun 24, 1986

I still go for that kind of a platform and I know Jim does, too.

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Jun 24, 1986

Tonight we're here to honor and show our support for someone who also made the switch and joined the Republican ranks, and his name is Jim Santini.

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Jun 24, 1986

A vote for Santini is a vote for a United States Senate that will keep America moving forward, rather than trying to pull us back to inflation, stagnation, and pessimism.

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