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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 22, 1985

You can be sure that the United States will accelerate our efforts in providing appropriate assistance, as identified by the Mexican Government.

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Sep 22, 1985

We will accelerate our efforts to launch a new GATT negotiating round with our trading partners.

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Sep 20, 1985

A tragedy like this reminds us that the desire to be a good neighbor is basic to the American character and to our foreign policy.

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Sep 20, 1985

The answer to our trade problems isn't anti-trade legislation; it's more economic growth worldwide.

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Sep 20, 1985

Mr. Gorbachev can change this; he can set in train a policy of arms reductions and lasting peace.

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Sep 20, 1985

We're doing all we can to support the efforts to make this vision a reality.

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Sep 20, 1985

We must not raise false hopes, but during my meeting with Mr. Shevardnadze, I will express the good will of the United States.

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Sep 20, 1985

America and other nations have worked for years now to bring this war to an end—so far, to no avail.

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Sep 20, 1985

If there's comparable seriousness and flexibility on the Soviet part, cooperation between our two great nations will be enhanced.

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Sep 18, 1985

I was glad to have had this opportunity today to express personally to President Machel America's good will toward the people of his country.

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Sep 18, 1985

I'm an eternal optimist, I know; but I can't help but have hope.

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Sep 18, 1985

The United States prides itself as a force for freedom and progress and stability.

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Sep 18, 1985

The freer people are in the arena of economics, the more enterprising they become and the more benefits are enjoyed by the society as a whole.

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Sep 18, 1985

I am convinced this is a nation under God and as long as we recognize that, believe that, I think he'll help us.

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Sep 18, 1985

We seek to encourage the development of democratic government in all the nations of southern Africa.

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Sep 17, 1985

God bless you, and thank you very much for the generous and warm way you've entertained us.

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Sep 17, 1985

Maybe it's natural that in the heat of legislative combat we focus on our differences, but this season let's also try to remember how much we have in common.

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