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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 16, 1987

It has been my pleasure to welcome Prime Minister Thatcher back to Washington after her remarkable reelection triumph.

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Jul 16, 1987

We must watch the strategy, watch the tactics, and watch the presentation.

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Jul 16, 1987

I wish her Godspeed as she now continues her journey on to Jamaica.

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Jul 16, 1987

The United States sincerely seeks the achievement of progress toward a negotiated Cyprus settlement.

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Jul 15, 1987

While the administration agrees that U.S. Highway 27 should be relocated out of the park, the problem is basically a State and local traffic issue.

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Jul 15, 1987

I will, therefore, proclaim the extension of import relief in the form currently in effect.

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Jul 15, 1987

You’re all demonstrating the spirit of initiative and cooperation that made our nation great and will keep her great.

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Jul 15, 1987

I have now determined that the relief provided in Proclamation 5074, as subsequently modified, should be extended through September 30, 1989.

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Jul 15, 1987

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 1), and in order to increase the number of members of the…

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Jul 15, 1987

I will proclaim the continuation of a degressive tariff, as modified by headnote 10(g)(i) of Subpart A.

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