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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 5, 1988

I implore those in the East to remove this stain on human decency.

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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

We understand Representative Waxman will be offering an amendment to H.R. 3361 in the nature of a substitute which the Administration finds totally unacceptable.

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Oct 5, 1988

You and all the people of Mali are good friends of the United States.

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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

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 4, 1988

I want to stress, however, that this unconstitutional provision is severable from and does not affect the otherwise constitutional provisions of this Act.

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Oct 4, 1988

The Secretary of the Interior and the Director of OMB would recommend that the bill be vetoed.

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Oct 4, 1988

We are convinced that even during these times of fiscal austerity, significant progress in traffic safety can be achieved.

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Oct 4, 1988

Despite large increases in the number of drivers and vehicles, the Federal standards and programs for motor vehicle and highway safety have contributed to a significant reduction in the fatality rate.

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Oct 4, 1988

Today I announced my intention to nominate Edith E. Holiday to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.

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Oct 4, 1988

This Act will assist in furthering Administration efforts to transfer the development and operation of programs from the Federal Government to Indian tribes.

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Oct 4, 1988

The progress we have made is no consolation to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives in 1986.

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Oct 4, 1988

I issued a directive that the United States would not permit assassinating anyone in any of the things that we were doing.

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Oct 4, 1988

We could not do any negotiating with them unless and until the hostages are released.

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Oct 4, 1988

This provision must be construed as advisory rather than mandatory.

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Oct 4, 1988

This provision must be construed as a nonbinding request that the Secretary consult with the tribes in developing the relevant measurements.

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Oct 4, 1988

Mrs. Bloch has been Assistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia and Near East at the Agency for International Development (AID) in Washington, DC.

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Oct 4, 1988

The national outrage against drunk drivers has brought about even more improvements in traffic safety.

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Oct 4, 1988

Our conduct would be governed by the directive [Executive Order 12333] that I had.

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