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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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May 11, 1986

I urge all Americans to observe Flag Day, June 14, and Flag Week by flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places.

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May 11, 1986

I also urge the American people to celebrate those days from Flag Day through Independence Day by having public gatherings and activities at which they can honor their country in an appropriate manner.

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May 11, 1986

I view this compromise as an acceptable solution of this longstanding issue.

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May 11, 1986

I am pleased to nominate Dr. Manuel H. Johnson to be Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

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May 11, 1986

Over 25 years ago the people of this great nation made a commitment to go where no man has gone before and to do what no man has ever done before.

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May 8, 1986

The bill's harsh penalties for importing dumped goods would unfairly apply to importers who unknowingly and unintentionally take part in dumping.

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May 8, 1986

The bill is unnecessary, and would violate international obligations of the United States under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade.

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May 7, 1986

Paul Matthews Cleveland is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service.

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May 7, 1986

George Woloshyn has the knowledge and experience to carry out this important job.

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May 7, 1986

Mr. Novak was a teaching fellow in general education at Harvard University.

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May 7, 1986

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate Clarence Thomas to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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May 7, 1986

Mr. Hickey has been serving as Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.

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May 6, 1986

History has proved again and again the fallacy of that reasoning and the folly of protectionism.

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May 6, 1986

It is high time now for the Soviet Union to get down to business by addressing seriously with us in Geneva the practical implementation of the mutual commitments.

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May 6, 1986

High taxes, redistribution, and central planning are not the way to a better life.

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May 6, 1986

The most objectionable features of H.R. 4672 are: relaxing the 1981 Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act provision.

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May 6, 1986

Today the leading powers of the free world are united in purpose and steadfast in their resolve.

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May 6, 1986

The determination of terrorists who murder and maim innocent people in pursuit of some political goal, and that the way to deal with it is not individually or unilaterally but to deal with it together.

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May 6, 1986

Free people everywhere of every culture share a bond of the spirit and of the soul.

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May 6, 1986

These estimates could grow if appropriations authorized in this bill exceed current services levels.

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May 6, 1986

Extending programs which should be terminated is objectionable.

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