Jun 17, 1987
The Constitution is the framework of our liberty and the guarantor of our rights.
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 16, 1987
The wall there divides a city, as you know, and imprisons a population.
Jun 16, 1987
Now, it may sound strange to say that the emphasis on quality is new, but a few years ago it seemed that we'd lost sight of excellence as the goal in education.
Jun 16, 1987
Our Nation's scientific and technological excellence is a great national asset that underpins our Nation's future economic prosperity and security.
Jun 16, 1987
The greatness of this land of freedom is not in the strength of government but in the strength and decency that we as free men and women bring to our daily lives.
Jun 16, 1987
Our Nation's global competitiveness in the 21st century will depend on maintaining our comparative advantage in science and technology.
Jun 16, 1987
Too many schools had turned to fads like grade inflation and abolishing basic requirements.
Jun 16, 1987
You're the 23d class of Presidential Scholars and the 5th of those I've had the opportunity to meet and congratulate.
Jun 16, 1987
Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.
Jun 15, 1987
I challenge that there's been no violation of integrity in our administration.
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