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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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Feb 18, 1987

And good evening to all my friends there and all you loyal conservatives that are gathered there at dinner this evening.

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Feb 18, 1987

We must provide training and adjustment opportunities to these workers early—before they exhaust unemployment benefits.

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Feb 18, 1987

Proclamation No. 4991 of October 27, 1982, is hereby revoked.

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Feb 18, 1987

Ronald Reagan announced his intention to nominate Frederick Phillips Brooks, Jr.

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Feb 18, 1987

We should not intrude unnecessarily upon the decisionmaking of workers or business or impede the effective operation of the marketplace.

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Feb 18, 1987

We must pare down the unnecessary costs that American business faces while continuing to protect worker safety and maintain public health and safety standards.

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Feb 18, 1987

Let no one doubt our brothers and sisters who struggle to build a freer and more humane Poland.

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