We must provide for a more equitable distribution of the fuel taxes that are collected from motorists.
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.
I am returning herewith without my approval H.R. 2, the 'Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987.'
I remain firm in my commitment to the American people to hold down Federal spending.
I am committed to the full enforcement of our trade agreements designed to provide American industry with free and fair trade opportunities.
We would authorize $66 billion over 5 years; the same levels provided in the Senate-passed bill.
I think there is a solid chance here for bipartisan cooperation as long as we remember such cooperation is a two-way street.
I am today announcing my intent to raise tariffs on as much as $300 million in Japanese exports to the United States.
There is hereby established the National Drug Policy Board ('the Board').
If America is to be what it should be in the 21st century, then it's going to need a lot of schools, good schools.





