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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 3, 1987

I am confident that based on discussions within NATO and those that will occur here in Venice, a foundation will be laid for equal and verifiable global constraints on United States and Soviet SRINF missiles in the near future.

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Jun 3, 1987

I welcome the statement today by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Bundestag supporting deep reductions in an entire class of nuclear weapons.

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Jun 3, 1987

The administration recommends that H.R. 1612 not be considered under suspension of the rules.

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Jun 2, 1987

Our countries should move forward to end unsustainable trade imbalances, to reform agricultural policies, and restore stability to the international currency markets.

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Jun 2, 1987

We will take steps; we will continue the work of, as Madison said, cultivating peace by observing justice.

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Jun 1, 1987

We must be very careful to ensure that arms control enhances our security and is effectively verifiable.

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Jun 1, 1987

The last guest to arrive at a party usually gets the attention, and I think that is what's happening with the Soviet Union these days on arms control.

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Jun 1, 1987

The search for peace requires more than slogans and reassuring words; it requires genuine actions and concrete proposals that deal with real problems.

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Jun 1, 1987

We are not looking for a 'bail out' of the United States by her trading partners.

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