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.
Money alone will not set the stage for sustainable and balanced growth.
We are not looking for a 'bail out' of the United States by her trading partners.
We must be very careful to ensure that arms control enhances our security and is effectively verifiable.
I have concluded that extension of MFN to Romania continues not only substantially to promote the objectives of the Act concerning emigration, but also to enable us to have an impact we would not have otherwise on human rights concerns.
And let me add, my dedication to our fight to hold down the forces of inflation remains as strong as ever.
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.
The waiver authority has permitted us to conclude and maintain in force bilateral trade agreements with Hungary, Romania, and the People's Republic of China.
The search for peace requires more than slogans and reassuring words; it requires genuine actions and concrete proposals that deal with real problems.
We must work with like-minded friends to direct the course of history, or history will be determined by others who do not share our values.
Our Constitution is written by the people, telling the Government what it can do.





