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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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Apr 16, 1986

Well, if they could see their way clear to something that would be mutually beneficial, that would be just fine.

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Apr 16, 1986

I do hereby proclaim the week of April 14 through April 20, 1986, as National Mathematics Awareness Week.

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Apr 16, 1986

I urge all Americans to participate in appropriate ceremonies and activities that demonstrate the importance of mathematics and mathematical education to the United States.

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Apr 16, 1986

If he wants to voice an opinion on that, I'll be glad to reply.

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Apr 16, 1986

I happen to believe in it enough to believe that there would be a lot of benefits for the whole world.

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Apr 16, 1986

No, I'm not going to comment, and I'm not going to take any more answers on this here.

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Apr 16, 1986

No. No, I just think he's been staying undercover while the shooting is going on.

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Apr 16, 1986

I think it's a tragedy, but I think it's another example of the fact that terrorism is something that we have to deal with once and for all, all of us together.

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Apr 16, 1986

And I'm delighted to salute you and all of your colleagues overseas.

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Apr 16, 1986

We will work for congressional acceptance of a bill that incorporates many of the provisions of the Senate bill.

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Apr 16, 1986

Any additional bankruptcy amendments should be considered separately and on their own individual merits.

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Apr 15, 1986

I urge the people of the United States to use this occasion to renew their commitment to the rule of law.

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Apr 15, 1986

We will take appropriate measures necessary to protect United States citizens in the exercise of our right of self-defense.

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Apr 15, 1986

These strikes were conducted in the exercise of our right of self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.

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Apr 15, 1986

I urge everyone to join me in renewing our dedication to the foundations of our freedom.

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Apr 15, 1986

This necessary and appropriate action was a pre-emptive strike, directed against the Libyan terrorist infrastructure.

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Apr 14, 1986

If they wanted to send me a tax increase, well, go ahead, make my day.

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Apr 14, 1986

I have the utmost confidence in his ability to serve on this important Commission.

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