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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 2, 1987

I take great comfort in knowing that your leaving the White House only means that you'll be navigating the same course in a different ship.

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Mar 2, 1987

I expect Bill to bring that same kind of leadership and achievement to his new position as Director of Central Intelligence.

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Mar 2, 1987

I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate William H. Webster to be Director of Central Intelligence.

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Mar 2, 1987

The one hundred million dollars in assistance for the Nicaraguan democratic resistance approved by the Congress in October of last year was intended as only one aspect of an integrated, comprehensive approach for United States efforts to…

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Mar 2, 1987

Political freedom cannot prosper in an environment of hunger and despair.

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Mar 2, 1987

I have concluded that additional assistance is required immediately in order to help meet the economic goals of the Bipartisan Commission and to keep faith with the millions of men and women who through hard work and sacrifice are making…

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Mar 2, 1987

I urge the Congress to act promptly to confirm him as Director of Central Intelligence.

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Mar 2, 1987

The Central American democracies cannot attract adequate private investment to achieve sustainable economic growth in the current environment of violence and subversion.

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Mar 2, 1987

This progress, however, cannot be sustained without concurrent economic growth.

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Mar 2, 1987

The employing agency in the United States may waive a requirement for a written test for an individual appointed under this Order if the agency determines that the duties and responsibilities of the position occupied overseas were similar…

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Mar 2, 1987

But, of all your achievements the one with which I am proudest to have been associated has been the restoration of the Presidency to 'preeminently a place of moral leadership.'

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