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.
Mar 20, 1986
I think they feel so strongly, maybe they will when it comes up again.
Mar 20, 1986
The people of Nicaragua...have a sacred right to struggle for freedom.
Mar 20, 1986
I don't think time is running out to that extent of it being a—you might say a kind of do-or-die moment here.
Mar 20, 1986
I'd stay at a table as long as it took to see if we couldn't get a reduction in the numbers of weapons.
Mar 20, 1986
I will not rest until freedom is given a fighting chance in Nicaragua.
Mar 20, 1986
Every bit of proof and evidence that can be asked for is there that Nicaragua is literally already a satellite of the Communist bloc.
Mar 20, 1986
I think the main thing with having the majority...is that that gives you the majority and the chairmanship of the committees.
Mar 20, 1986
America will not desert you and your courageous struggle to expel Communist tyranny from the American mainland.
Mar 19, 1986
I have signed into law H.R. 1614, the Food Security Improvements Act of 1986.
Mar 19, 1986
The American people have begun to awaken to the danger emerging on their doorstep.
Mar 19, 1986
Today's vote in the House of Representatives was a dark day for freedom.
Mar 19, 1986
This reduction will allow the United States to encourage export promotion without threatening our trade policy or our national security.
Mar 19, 1986
A program of this size and nature threatens to precipitate an agricultural commodity trade war with our allies; moreover, it may well be impossible to fulfill the $2 billion goal over the next 3 years without subsidizing exports in a…
Mar 19, 1986
Although this legislation does not correct all of the deficiencies contained in the Food Security Act of 1985, it nonetheless represents some improvement, and for that reason I have signed it into law.
Mar 19, 1986
You have my solemn determination to come back, again and again, until this battle is won.
Mar 19, 1986
We declare our unwavering support for freedom and for peace-loving people struggling to overcome Communist tyranny.
Mar 19, 1986
The program is ill-advised and unnecessary, and my administration will not use its discretion to implement it.
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