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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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Apr 2, 1987

Our pledge to the American people to reverse the trend toward more Federal spending remains strong.

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Apr 1, 1987

The administration supports the goal of reducing welfare dependency.

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Apr 1, 1987

you have contributed invaluably to some of the most important accomplishments of my Administration

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Apr 1, 1987

The administration opposes H.R. 1728 because it would extend for five more years a demonstration program which began in 1982 and has been determined not to be effective.

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Apr 1, 1987

I remain firm in my pledge to the American taxpayers to speak out against such budgetary excesses.

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Apr 1, 1987

But we cannot retreat from our commitment to a responsible budget.

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Mar 31, 1987

I had just remarked to him a little while ago, we need more Governors in Washington.

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