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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 15, 1987

In the coming months, we're going on the offensive in a big way.

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Jun 15, 1987

What I have said about taxes is that unless we do the job of cutting the spending...

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Jun 15, 1987

Using taxes to cure deficits is like using leeches to cure anemia.

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Jun 15, 1987

Economic freedom, increased opportunity, and less government—that's the wave of the future.

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Jun 15, 1987

I challenge that there's been no violation of integrity in our administration.

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Jun 14, 1987

I think it's notable that so many American farmers today would like to see agriculture in the United States and abroad return to the free market basis.

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Jun 14, 1987

The truth is we came home from this summit with everything we'd hoped to accomplish.

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Jun 14, 1987

That's why I've made a personal decision to do something no President should ever hesitate to do when he must, and that's go to you, the American people, and put the facts before you.

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Jun 14, 1987

The administration would oppose H.R. 1777 if it were amended to include H.R. 2410.

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Jun 14, 1987

The choice comes down to: more government, more taxation, more regulations, and a backsliding toward the old days of economic inflation and stagnation or, on the other hand, additional growth, greater opportunity.

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Jun 14, 1987

Appointment of two members is a crucial step forward in recognizing the contributions of Afro-Americans.

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