May 20, 1986
It would send the worst possible message as to America's dependability and courage.
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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May 20, 1986
I will proceed with the sale but will not include the 200 Stinger launcher systems and the 600 missile reloads.
May 20, 1986
We've built the foundations of a future full of hope, an American future of unparalleled achievement and prosperity.
May 20, 1986
It remains a vital and timely symbol of U.S. security commitments in the Middle East.
May 20, 1986
Indeed, international tourism now ranks as this Nation's largest business 'export' in the service industries.
May 20, 1986
I cannot permit the Congress to dismantle this long-standing policy, damage our vital strategic, political and economic interests in the Middle East and undermine our balanced policy in that region.
May 20, 1986
In the long run this sale will be good for America, good for Israel, good for Saudi Arabia, and good for the cause of peace.
May 20, 1986
I do hereby proclaim the week beginning May 18 through May 24, 1986, as National Tourism Week.
May 20, 1986
The security of Israel remains a top priority of this Administration.
May 20, 1986
The American people and their representatives should understand that this sale is in our interests.
May 19, 1986
That kind of growth would also, it is estimated, provide an additional 4 million new jobs over that same period.
May 19, 1986
I appreciate all of you joining us here today to kick off 'Just Say No Week.'
May 19, 1986
Let us rededicate ourselves to the values of peace and justice and human dignity he has come to symbolize for all who love freedom throughout the world.
May 19, 1986
We're going to dry up the drug market and kick the dope peddlers right out of this country.
May 19, 1986
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Section 7103(b) of Title 5 of the United States Code, and in order to exempt certain agencies or subdivisions thereof…
May 19, 1986
And in particular, I want to thank you for eliminating needless brackets and lowering the rates to 15 and 27 percent.
May 19, 1986
Public awareness has increased dramatically in the past several years, and our children are more aware of the dangers of drugs now than ever before.
May 19, 1986
Not only will the American people benefit by your straightforward, hard-hitting proposal to return simplicity and fairness to the tax code, but the bipartisan coalition you've forged is a major victory for the democratic process that makes…
May 19, 1986
We found prominent citizens... were more than willing to do their part.
May 19, 1986
Thank you for all your fine work in getting a tax reform bill reported in your committee by a unanimous vote.
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