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.'
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 urge our citizens to focus their attention on our hemisphere as united in spirit during this year.
I have been impressed with the class he has shown under the enormous pressures of recent weeks.
Now, Therefore, I, Ronald Reagan, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim March 2, 1987, as the Centennial of the signing of the Hatch Act of 1887.
Mrs. Parrino was first appointed as a member of the Council in October 1982 and as Chairman of the Council in November 1983.
I intend to continue my pursuit of this goal with unflagging determination and a deep sense of personal commitment.
It is clear that at this point confirmation proceedings would not be in the interest of the CIA or the Nation.
With great regret I have agreed to Robert Gates' request that his name be withdrawn as the nominee to be Director of Central Intelligence.
America could greet the future confident that the monster of deficit spending was locked away forever in its cage.





