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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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Mar 23, 1987

Our education was just that much easier than what they were subjected to in their countries.

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Mar 23, 1987

The administration opposes S. 790 in its current form, because it provides inadequate resources for FSLIC to protect depositors and it contains many anti-consumer provisions.

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Mar 23, 1987

Many provisions of S. 790 are anti-consumer and anti-competitive; most are non-germane to safety and soundness.

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Mar 23, 1987

I am signing this legislation despite my objections because, given the bipartisan support for this bill in the Congress, I believe that remedial amendments offer the best opportunity to rectify the serious problems I have described.

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Mar 23, 1987

It isn't necessary to make the Congress see the light; make them feel the heat.

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Mar 23, 1987

It's time Congress cut the Federal budget and left the family budget alone.

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Mar 23, 1987

The solution lies in opening markets for American goods, not in closing our markets to foreign goods.

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Mar 23, 1987

Exempting the Federal financial regulatory agencies from Presidential apportionment oversight authority is also highly objectionable.

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Mar 23, 1987

I do hereby proclaim March 25, 1987, as Greek Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of Greek and American Democracy.

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