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.
Mar 14, 1985
This is an Irish day. We're only talking about Irish who are already here.
Mar 14, 1985
Under your leadership, we have renewed the vitality of our economy and restored our citizens' faith in this great Nation.
Mar 14, 1985
I'm honored to receive this shamrock and will wear it as an expression of my hope for peace and good will in the year ahead.
Mar 14, 1985
I am pleased to announce my intention to nominate William Bradford Reynolds to be Associate Attorney General.
Mar 14, 1985
It is with deep personal regret that I am today accepting your resignation as Secretary of Labor.
Mar 14, 1985
Know that in the days ahead, you and Cathy will be in our thoughts, and in our prayers.
Mar 13, 1985
I wish to inform you of my intent to designate the Bahamas as a beneficiary of the trade-liberalizing measures provided for in this Act.
Mar 13, 1985
I recommend that the Senate give early consideration to the Protocol and give its advice and consent to ratification.
Mar 13, 1985
Designation is an important step for the Bahamas in its effort to strengthen its economy.
Mar 13, 1985
The Bahamas have demonstrated to my satisfaction that its laws, practices, and policies are in conformity with the designation criteria of the CBERA.
Mar 13, 1985
The United States will keep abreast of developments in the Bahamas and other beneficiary countries and entities which are pertinent to the designation criteria.
Mar 13, 1985
My decision to designate the Bahamas flows out of discussions held between this Administration and that nation regarding the designation criteria set forth in Section 212 of the CBERA.
Mar 12, 1985
I have my veto pen drawn and ready for any tax increase that Congress might even think of sending up.
Mar 12, 1985
Somebody's got to stop this spending splurge, and I'm willing to take the political heat.
Mar 12, 1985
I am pleased to sign today H.R. 1251, which will release over $7 billion in urgently needed highway and transit construction funds.
Mar 12, 1985
High tax rates discourage work, risk-taking, initiative, and imagination.
Mar 12, 1985
I recognize that many Members of Congress were faced with some hard decisions in supporting this legislation.
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