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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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Mar 11, 1986

The image of the great colossus of the North is still too much in their minds.

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Mar 11, 1986

Nine times we have tried to persuade the Sandinista government to enter into negotiations and nine times we've gotten nowhere.

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Mar 10, 1986

The only proposal of that kind that I had heard was one that involved a long period of time and, then, was not a sure thing.

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Mar 10, 1986

We need to provide the aid we've requested, this time military as well as humanitarian, to see the ranks of the freedom fighters swell and their victories mount.

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Mar 10, 1986

I believe that the image of the great colossus of the North is too fresh in the peoples' minds in Latin America for us to even think about sending troops of that kind.

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Mar 10, 1986

Mr. Duncan has been serving as Senior Deputy Governor in the Farm Credit Administration.

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Mar 10, 1986

There's nothing legitimate about the Sandinista government at all.

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Mar 9, 1986

I want you all to know that last night I held in my arms a woman who was another man's wife.

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Mar 9, 1986

By trusting in the people rather than government planners, we unleashed the most powerful and creative force on this planet: the American free enterprise system.

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Mar 9, 1986

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, it is hereby ordered as follows.

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Mar 7, 1986

Nicaragua is a country held captive by a cruel clique of deeply committed Communists.

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Mar 7, 1986

These men did not come to Central America to spread good will; these men came to do us harm.

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Mar 7, 1986

The question is: Will we meet a growing danger from the Soviets?

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Mar 6, 1986

I announce my intention to nominate Clair W. Burgener to be a member of the Board for International Broadcasting.

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Mar 6, 1986

The Nicaraguan people... have the right to self-determination through democracy.

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