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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 4, 1986

More than ever we have all to join our energies in the search for a safer and healthier, more civilized and prosperous, free and peaceful world.

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Jun 4, 1986

We are determined to work with the Saudis and other friendly states to achieve our shared goal of peace and stability in the region.

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Jun 4, 1986

The United States continues to consider the security and well-being of Saudi Arabia and the stability of the Persian Gulf to be a matter of vital interest.

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Jun 4, 1986

It is not correct to conclude that, therefore, the Nation will eventually lose the ability and the resources necessary to sustain modern civilization.

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Jun 4, 1986

It is most desirable that this Protocol, together with the Agreement, the 1984 Protocol thereto, and the related exchange of notes, be considered by the Senate as soon as possible and that the Senate give advice and consent to ratification…

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Jun 4, 1986

We have rightly placed our trust in our people; in the strength of American businesses, large and small; and in the belief that we were not running out of energy, only imagination.

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Jun 4, 1986

Our commitment to freedom of navigation in the Gulf remains firm.

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Jun 3, 1986

America's great because of men and women like you—men and women with big hearts and strong minds and with courage beyond the usual measure.

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Jun 3, 1986

Graduates of platoons 1044, 1045, 1046, and 1047, it's my privilege today to be the first to address you as marines, for marines you are and marines you always will be.

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Jun 2, 1986

I continue to believe that extending the current waivers applicable to Hungary, the People's Republic of China, and Romania will substantially promote the objectives of Section 402 of the Act.

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Jun 2, 1986

I have concluded that extension of MFN to Romania continues not only substantially to promote the objectives of the Act concerning emigration, but also to enable us to have an impact on human rights concerns.

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Jun 2, 1986

A sale is, clearly and without question, in the interest of the United States.

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Jun 2, 1986

Our strategic programs provide, therefore, a beneficial effect that far outweighs the less than 15 percent of the defense budget they consume.

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Jun 2, 1986

To cut SDI on these grounds would run counter to the American spirit that pushed back frontiers in all realms of endeavor.

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Jun 2, 1986

Further extension of the waiver authority will substantially promote the objectives of Section 402.

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Jun 2, 1986

The strategic programs now before the Congress represent a vital foundation to this search for a more stable peace.

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Jun 2, 1986

We've had a relationship for more than 40 years, a sound and mutual security relationship with Saudi Arabia.

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Jun 2, 1986

Enactment of this bill would decrease somewhat the flexibility of the Administration to provide foreign assistance.

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