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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 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

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

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

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Oct 4, 1988

There is a continuing need for effective motor vehicle and highway safety programs.

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Oct 4, 1988

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint A. Wayne Roberts to the National Commission for Employment Policy.

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Oct 4, 1988

We must make sure that when the tall towers of our greatest cities have crumbled to dust in the turnings of time, the Jewish people will still be on this Earth.

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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 3, 1988

Further H.R. 1417 would go beyond the requirements of the Torture Convention.

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Oct 3, 1988

During Minority Enterprise Development Week, and throughout the year, we can all be deeply thankful for the economic freedom that enables all American business men and women to seek their vision of a better future for themselves.

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Oct 3, 1988

I did—for the record, the misery index was around 13 percent.

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Oct 3, 1988

The American people are beginning to understand that in all these ways the liberal leadership has been saying 'no' to rank-and-file Democrats.

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Oct 3, 1988

You can teach them the ability to see that the future is contained within the present.

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Oct 3, 1988

The two visa allocation programs would impose significant costs on the Federal government.

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Oct 3, 1988

Federal deposit insurance has, since its inception, underwritten the Nation's depository system by providing stability for financial markets.

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Oct 3, 1988

Programs do not belong to bureaucrats, and they do not belong to politicians.

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Oct 3, 1988

When you step back and look at it, it's been quite a couple of months.

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Oct 3, 1988

What the gerrymandering has meant to us are you aware that in the 58 years from 1931 through 1988 the Democrats have held the House of Representatives in Washington for 54 of those 58 years?

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Oct 3, 1988

Believe me, everything you've done through the Republican Governors Association has been much appreciated.

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Oct 3, 1988

We are pleased at the announcement that Mr. Singh has been freed by his captors.

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Oct 3, 1988

Consequently, any commission examining these issues should have a mandate to consider the broader issues of deposit insurance for the future.

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Oct 3, 1988

The bill would, contrary to fundamental principles underlying our immigration laws, favor particular nations.

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