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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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May 17, 1987

I've said all along that the solution to our trade deficit is to export more, not import less by closing our borders.

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May 17, 1987

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Kathie Regan Russo to the council.

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May 17, 1987

I'm not going to let political grandstanding destroy millions of American jobs.

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May 17, 1987

Our economic renaissance was brought on because we cut tax rates and keep cutting them.

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May 15, 1987

As your Commander in Chief, I say to you today, on behalf of a grateful country, good luck, congratulations, Godspeed.

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May 14, 1987

I must once again underscore my belief that the purported extension of subsection 2(b)(3) of Public Law 99-656 constitutes an unconstitutional private bankruptcy law.

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May 14, 1987

Fishing can teach us the importance of clean water and a stable aquatic environment.

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May 14, 1987

Recreational fishing also contributes much to our economy, and each year provides millions of dollars in revenue for fishery restoration projects.

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May 13, 1987

I have determined that suspending our investigation under Section 301 is an appropriate and feasible action.

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May 13, 1987

I have determined that suspending our investigation under Section 301 is an appropriate and feasible action in response to the decision by the Government of Argentina to eliminate export taxes on soybeans and soybean products.

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