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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 28, 1987

Nancy and I have learned with deep sadness of the passing of James Burnham.

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Jul 28, 1987

For all the fierceness of his convictions, Mr. Burnham was a man both kind and gentle.

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Jul 28, 1987

I just want to confirm how strongly I feel about you and law enforcement.

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Jul 28, 1987

I happen to believe that, when it comes to farming, the decisionmaking shouldn't be in the hands of the politicians, academics, or bureaucrats.

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Jul 28, 1987

Well, it's time to get the artificial rules out of the way and get back to fundamentals like freedom, private property, and supply and demand.

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Jul 28, 1987

We must believe that door is opened that God promised and he has just gone through that door into another life.

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Jul 28, 1987

For two centuries our Constitution has secured the blessings of liberty for people from every part of the Earth.

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Jul 28, 1987

We are totally committed to a strong and vibrant American agricultural economy.

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Jul 28, 1987

It's making life harder for drug traffickers and easier for the police.

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Jul 28, 1987

I hope you'll join me in urging the Senate to confirm Judge Bork.

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