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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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Jun 24, 1987

The bill would freeze the annual rental paid by the Payson Unified School District for its use of 60 acres of National Forest System land at $12,500, far below the $21,000 that is the current fair market value for the use of this property.

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Jun 24, 1987

The most vital factor in maintaining man's environment and ensuring that the needs of the Earth's population are taken care of is human freedom.

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Jun 18, 1987

I do hereby proclaim the period beginning the second Saturday and ending the third Saturday of June 1987 as National Dairy Goat Awareness Week.

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Jun 18, 1987

I would have no choice but to veto that bill in its present form.

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Jun 18, 1987

Well, I shouldn't be taking questions here now, but obviously we're very concerned.

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Jun 18, 1987

I do hereby proclaim June 19, 1987, as American Gospel Arts Day.

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Jun 17, 1987

The administration has no objection to enactment of H.R. 1744.

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Jun 17, 1987

The National Medal of Arts is to recognize those among us who make this possible.

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Jun 17, 1987

Continued opportunity and growth for a generation—that's what is at stake.

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Jun 17, 1987

The Constitution is the framework of our liberty and the guarantor of our rights.

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