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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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Sep 29, 1988

Believe me, when you've had as much past as I have, you just love the future.

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Sep 29, 1988

We look to the future and see a nation healthy, a nation strong, a nation at peace.

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Sep 29, 1988

Well, let's just say I disagree with their position on things like that.

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Sep 29, 1988

Let us go forth then, you and I, to tell the American people what really is at stake: the fate of generations to come.

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Sep 29, 1988

H.R. 3718 is also objectionable because it would permit the lowering of interest rates on the debentures of certain SBA-supported companies.

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Sep 29, 1988

Although the Administration supports efforts to expedite the Navajo-Hopi relocation, it opposes enactment of S. 1236 in its current form.

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Sep 29, 1988

I think George Bush had it right at the convention: If you have to change horses in midstream, doesn't it make sense to switch to the one who's going the same direction you are?

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Sep 29, 1988

When freedom was threatened, it was boys on this block who took off their baseball caps and put on their helmets and donned their country's uniform and went to war.

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Sep 28, 1988

Your record of generosity and concern for others has been a matter of great pride to me.

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Sep 28, 1988

Secrecy is essential to success in the intelligence activities upon which the Nation's security depends.

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Sep 28, 1988

It is the policy of the Administration to place higher priority on funding the operation and maintenance of existing park units than on establishing new units.

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Sep 28, 1988

It would conflict with the constitutional protection afforded the integrity and confidentiality of the internal deliberations of the Executive branch.

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Sep 28, 1988

I strongly urge the Senate to schedule the drug bill for consideration forthwith to ensure that effective legislation to combat illegal drugs is enacted before Congress adjourns.

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Sep 28, 1988

That generous spirit is what the citation program is all about.

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Sep 28, 1988

I have signed the Act with the understanding that the extension of the restriction to all entities of the United States Government is not intended to, and does not, apply in a manner and to an extent that would conflict with my…

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Sep 28, 1988

Funds for the Commission, to the extent they may be necessary, should be appropriated directly.

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Sep 28, 1988

America has been blessed in so many ways, but isn't it great that our greatest blessing, really, is that we have each other?

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